Caitlin Clark practice clip reveals the truth about when she will return

Caitlin Clark has been out of action since May 24 with a quad strain, with initial reporting indicating that the Indiana Fever would re-evaluate her two weeks after on Monday, June 9. That day has passed and there is no concrete indication on when Clark will return.

We previously circled this Saturday's game against the New York Liberty as the most obvious return date for the WNBA superstar. While nothing is official, the latest clip of Clark at Fever practice bodes well for our June 14 prediction.

At the risk of overreacting to a practice clip, Clark just sent a shockwave of hope throughout the Fever fanbase. Clark's return may come sooner rather than later and this is our first real indication of that possibility.

Caitlin Clark practice clip gets Fever fans hyped for her return

Clark's playful nature in this clip reads like she is someone who is happy about their return to action. This isn't the first practice clip that has surfaced during Clark's absence, but it is certainly the most telling.

In addition to Clark's jovial nature after the made shot, eagle-eyed fans also notice that she is not wearing a leg sleeve. Her leg sleeve has been a staple of the practice clips that have previously surfaced. With it gone, fans are hoping her return is immediate.

There is no better game to return for than this Saturday's game against the Liberty. The Liberty are the best team in the league with an unbeaten 9-0 record and are the last team Clark played before hitting the shelf.

If there was ever a team to come back against for vengeance, it is the Liberty. Clark and the Fever can send a message to the entire league if she comes back and Indiana is victorious (especially considering it is a Commissioner's Cup game).

If not Saturday against the Liberty, Clark's next chance to return is on Tuesday against the Connecticut Sun. There couldn't be a more different team to return against than the Liberty as the Sun are in last place in the East with a 2-7 record.

Whether it be on Saturday against the Liberty or Tuesday against the Sun, Fever fans are convinced that Caitlin Clark will be back in no time after this latest practice clip.