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Given her impact as a scorer and playmaker, Clark\u2019s absence will leave a significant hole in the Fever\u2019s offensive attack. How will Indiana compensate for the absence of its offensive focal point? How long will Clark be on the sidelines? Let\u2019s take a quick look at the situation in Indiana, with the Commissioner\u2019s Cup on the horizon.<\/p>\n
The exact timing of Clark\u2019s injury is unknown. She dealt with a left leg injury during the preseason, sitting out Indiana\u2019s May 3 opener against the Washington Mystics. However, that was the first of two games in as many days for the Fever, who face Brazil\u2019s national team in Iowa City the following day. Clark was on the floor for her \u201chomecoming,\u201d playing 19 minutes and finishing with 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, one blocked shot and four three-pointers in the blowout victory. Clark also played 23 minutes in Indiana\u2019s preseason finale against the Atlanta Dream on May 10.<\/p>\n
Fever coach Stephanie White said during her availability on May 27 that this injury is not related to the leg issue that Clark dealt with during the preseason. Clark played 38 minutes in Indiana\u2019s two-point loss to the Liberty on May 24 and would then undergo an MRI on her quad. The strain would be discovered then, sidelining the point guard for at least two weeks.<\/p>\n
The two-week timeline means she will miss at least four games, starting with Indiana\u2019s road contest against the Mystics on May 28. Also falling within that timeframe are games against Connecticut (May 30), Washington (June 3) and Chicago (June 7). It should be noted that this is only until the Fever re-evaluates Clark\u2019s injury, so the potential remains for her to miss more time, depending on what the doctors see.<\/p>\n
Clark, who is due to be re-evaluated at some point after the matchup with Chicago, said on June 5 that she may be able to return as soon as Indiana\u2019s June 10 Commissioner\u2019s Cup matchup with Atlanta. However, while she is feeling good, the Fever star is not going to rush things. The next opportunity to play after the Atlanta game would be Indiana\u2019s June 14 rematch with the Liberty.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter that, it\u2019s day by day and see how I feel and just kind of turn to the medical staff and see what they think,\u201d Clark\u00a0<\/i>said, according to The Athletic<\/i>. \u201cI feel like I\u2019ve made a lot of progress, and I feel good. I\u2019m not going to rush coming back. It\u2019s not worth it.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\nWho will be asked to fill the void in Caitlin Clark\u2019s absence?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Fever head coach Stephanie White\u00a0said on Tuesday\u00a0that veteran\u00a0Sydney Colson<\/b>\u00a0will move into the starting lineup. Signed as a free agent this offseason, Colson has championship experience, having won titles with the Las Vegas Aces during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. However, her playing time was limited, with her most recent average being 8.0 minutes per game during the 2024 campaign. Colson filled a similar role to begin this season, averaging eight minutes per game in three appearances. Her playing time clearly will increase with Clark sidelined.<\/p>\n
Another name to know is that of\u00a0Sophie Cunningham<\/b>, who was acquired from the Phoenix Mercury in February as part of a trade that involved a staggering 10 teams. Having missed Indiana\u2019s first two games with an ankle sprain suffered during the preseason, Cunningham has averaged 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.0 minutes.<\/p>\n
Kelsey Mitchell<\/b>, a starter who earned All-Star honors last season, stands to be of even greater importance to the Fever with Clark out, especially with Colson not being much of a scorer. Also,\u00a0Lexie Hull<\/b>\u00a0has gotten off to a good start, averaging 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 three-pointers through Indiana\u2019s first four games. The Fever offense will look different with Clark out of the lineup, but they have enough talent to compensate for her absence, especially with the moves made during the offseason.<\/p>\nUPDATED 2025 WNBA MVP ODDS<\/h2>\n
(from DraftKings Sportsbook)<\/i><\/p>\nNapheesa Collier<\/b>: -170<\/h3>\n
Caitlin Clark<\/b>: +240<\/h3>\n
A\u2019ja Wilson<\/b>: +700<\/h3>\n
Kelsey Plum<\/b>: +6000<\/h3>\n
Breanna Stewart<\/b>: +6000<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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