Speculation has swirled around Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s return after she spent more than five weeks rehabbing a groin injury—the latest setback in a s

At time of writing, there is no indication that Clark will play Friday night against the Lynx. Though there had initially been hope she might have returned to the court by this point in August, it's clear that Clark is continuing to rehab her right groin injury.

The Fever are sixth in the WNBA playoff standings and are led by Eastern Conference Player of the Week Kelsey Mitchell. MVP candidate Napheesa Collier powers Minnesota, but she has missed several games with an ankle injury. 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.