The Indiana Fever has offered an update on Caitlin Clark's timeline to return after suffering her fourth injury of the season, but the update isn't a great one: it sounds like they aren't entirely sure when she'll be back.
The Fever noted Clark "underwent further medical evaluations" this week and "can confirm that no additional injuries or damage were discovered" — both of which are great news. Coach Stephanie White previously mentioned Clark would seek advice from several doctors this week, and it's reassuring the Clark hasn't suffered a secondary injury.
The team added that Clark will "continue working with the Fever medical team on her recovery and rehabilitation" and that the top priority is the young star's "long-term health
and well-being." And while the latter is what anyone and everyone who values Clark and the Fever should be rooting for, it also offers a hint at one possibility: Clark could end up missing a lot more of the 2025 season than anyone wants her to.
As if that wasn't enough, the team's email to reporters concluded, "There is no timetable available for Clark’s return, and no additional details will be provided at this time," and noted that there will be updates "when available."
The 2025 season has not gone the Fever's way
As of Thursday, July 24, the Fever is seventh in the league, and it's safe to say that's not exactly the vision the team had for themselves at the beginning of the 2025 season. In fact, the preseason was filled with excitement for the Fever, and it came with a contagious energy that was palpable.
But now that we'e collectively crossed the midway point of the season, it's clear the Fever have a lot of regrouping to do. Clark's repeat injuries have been a major hurdle for the team, who have struggled when she's off the court and when she's come back — and the latter may be due to those injuries not having fully healed before Clark returns to the court.
It's becoming increasingly possible that Clark could miss a substantial amount of time this season, a reality that was unimaginable only a handful of months ago. But if that's what it takes for one of the leagues' brightest young stars to recuperate and be able to play at her highest level, then that's what needs to happen — no matter how much it might hurt the rest of us (and, possibly, Clark herself).