Indiana Fever’s standout guard, Caitlin Clark, is set to miss at least two weeks due to a left quadriceps strain, as announced by the team on May 26, 2025. The injury occurred during a closely contested 90–88 loss to the New York Liberty on May 24. Clark reported discomfort in her left leg post-game, leading to an MRI that confirmed the strain. This marks the first significant injury of her professional career, ending a streak of 183 consecutive games played across college and the WNBA .
Prior to the injury, Clark was instrumental in the Fever’s 2–2 season start, averaging 19 points, 6 rebounds, and a league-leading 9.3 assists per game . Her absence is expected to impact the team’s performance, especially with upcoming games against the Washington Mystics, Connecticut Sun, and Chicago Sky. Notably, some of these games had been moved to larger venues to accommodate increased fan interest in seeing Clark play .
Head coach Stephanie White emphasized a cautious approach to Clark’s recovery, aiming to prevent long-term issues. While the team has not specified if this injury is related to previous preseason leg tightness, they have confirmed it as a new issue . Clark will be re-evaluated after the initial two-week period to determine her readiness to return to play.
In Clark’s absence, the Fever will rely on key players like Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell to step up. Boston has been averaging 18.5 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Mitchell contributes 17.8 points per game . The team remains optimistic about maintaining competitiveness during this period, especially with a relatively favorable upcoming schedule .
Fans have expressed concern over Clark’s injury, highlighting her significant impact on the team’s dynamics and the league’s popularity. The Fever’s management and coaching staff are committed to ensuring her full recovery before returning to the court.
