Caitlin Clark takes key step toward Fever return after month-long absence

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Caitlin Clark has been unable to get back on the court with the Indiana Fever, but she presumably took an important step to making that happen. 

Clark, who has been out since July 15 with a nagging groin injury, was spotted doing some light work at shootaround on Sunday before her Fever teammates took on the Minnesota Lynx. 

Now, head coach Stephanie White says Clark hasn’t officially returned to Fever practice, but taking part in shootaround drills is a step in the right direction. 

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark plays against the Dallas Wings in Indianapolis, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

"It was a good step because she got out there on the floor with us for the first time, part of the sort of return to activity thing," White told the Indy Star. 

White added that Clark’s role was "very low, low-maintenance" and "low intensity," as they certainly don’t want to reaggravate her injury. 

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"I think just getting her back out there, getting her comfortable, and see where she goes."

The drill that Clark participated in, after going through what’s considered dynamic warmups, was non-contact and low impact. 

With seven games remaining in the Fever’s regular season, they’re hoping to remain in playoff position. They are currently 19-17, which is good for the No. 6 seed. Only the top eight seeds make the playoffs. 

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to a call from the referee Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge