Clark had recently returned from a quad injury that kept her sidelined for five games. She returned to action June 14 and helped the Fever to a 102-88 victory against the Liberty with an explosive 32-point performance. The Fever are currently 7-7. Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists and 5.0 rebounds on the season.

Star guard Caitlin Clark will be sidelined for Indiana on Thursday night in its matchup against Los Angeles due to a left groin injury, per a team announcement. Read more: Sparks' Owner Mark Walter Acquires Majority Ownership of Lakers From Buss Family Head coach Stephanie White and the Fever were informed of the injury news late last night,

The game, scheduled for Friday night in Dallas on Ion, would have been the first matchup between the two women's basketball superstars since UConn and Iowa met in the 2024 Final Four. Clark's Hawkeyes won that day. Bueckers and UConn defeated Iowa in an NCAA Tournament game back in 2021.