If Clark can't suit up for the Dream game, that likely puts her on track to return at home in Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 14 against the Liberty — the same team she suffered her first major injury against. Michael Gallagher covers national trending news across the NFL, NHL, NBA, WNBA, college football and entertainment for Newsweek.

The Indiana Fever got some positive news Thursday. Star guard Caitlin Clark has made strong progress after sustaining a left quad injury in May. While Clark wouldn't commit to a return date, it appears she's inching closer to a return.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark spoke to the media Thursday, opening the door to a potential earlier-than-expected return after providing update on her recovery.