Caitlin Clark (Photo Via Imagn Images and X)
Things were finally looking up for the Indiana Fever.
Sitting at 8-8 and sixth in the WNBA standings, they’ve shown flashes of the team many expected to see this year. But with Caitlin Clark already missing seven games due to injury, fans are now holding their breath again.
Clark recently returned from a quadriceps injury and is now nursing a groin issue. And while the team has labeled her status as “day-to-day,” a new video from the Fever’s win over Dallas raises serious questions.
Clark Grabbed In Pain While Celebrating
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (Photo By Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
In a clip filmed by a fan and shared by the account @caitisland on X, Clark is seen jumping up from the bench to celebrate a teammate’s bucket. But as she sits back down, she appears to wince, grabbing at her midsection. The pain is obvious. And the timing couldn’t be worse.
Fever head coach Stephanie White spoke about the injury earlier in the week, trying to stay optimistic. “She’s tough and a quick healer, so we’ll see,” White said on Thursday. But anyone who’s watched the video knows this doesn’t look like just a minor tweak.
Groin strains aren’t simple. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a grade 1 or 2 strain can take one to two months to fully heal. Sure, Clark has access to the best medical care in the sport, but that timeline still puts her at risk of missing a big chunk of the season.
It’s worth noting that the WNBA regular season has grown to 44 games this year. That gives Clark a little more runway to get it right before the playoffs. But let’s be honest, “day-to-day” and “a couple of months” are very different situations.
The Fever needs Clark. She’s not just a scorer or playmaker; she changes the energy on the floor. Without her, the team has shown grit, but the ceiling looks a lot lower.
There’s still no official update from the team beyond White’s comments. But the video says plenty. If Clark’s pain lingers, Indiana’s season outlook could change fast. And for fans, it’s a matter of serious thinking.
