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Indiana Fever Injury Update: Is Caitlin Clark Playing Today?
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Superstar guard Caitlin Clark is undoubtedly the Indiana Fever 's most important player. Not only does she bring plenty of attention to the team with her popularity, but she also impacts the game in a lot of ways that make the team dangerous.
In her first two seasons in the WNBA , Clark averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 53 games played. She led the league in assists per game (8.4) in her rookie season, and she remains one of the best playmakers in the league today.
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Clark's shooting also forces defenses to scheme differently against her, as she is often guarded at half-court and sometimes double-teamed.
This 2026 season, Clark is averaging 18.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.9 assists. She has dropped out of the top five in the league in scoring but has remained first in assists.
However, Clark's health is a major talking point this campaign. She played just 13 games in 2025 due to a groin injury and a bone bruise, and while she has recovered physically, she has been open about the mental hurdles she's still trying to overcome following her health setbacks.
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark reacts during a game. (2)Doug McSchooler/Special to IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Caitlin Clark Injury Status for Fever vs. Fire (May 30)
Clark was listed on the Fever's injury report before their game against the Portland Fire on Saturday due to her lingering back injury. She was initially listed as probable before being made available over an hour before tipoff.
To recall, the 24-year-old guard briefly left Indiana's season opener against the Dallas Wings to get her back adjusted, and then missed a game against the Fire because of a similar issue.
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As Clark continues to manage the issue, the Fever have continued adding her to the injury report. In fact, in their most recent game against the Golden State Valkyries , Indiana labeled her as probable before upgrading her to available.
Fever head coach Stephanie White said before their Valkyries showdown that Clark's inclusion on the injury report is more procedural than medical, and that fans can expect to see her added to the report moving forward.
"Just to make sure that there's clarity and no issues with league policy, I think that we will," White said when asked if Clark will be listed as probable in their upcoming games. "I think you can expect to see it probable going forward."
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Caitlin Clark Injury Status for Fever vs. Angel Reese , Dream (June 4)
Similar to the situation during the Fire game, the Fever listed Clark on the injury report once again due to her back issue. The team initially gave her a "probable" designation before upgrading her to available an hour before the showdown against the Atlanta Dream .
The Dream game is particularly noteworthy because it's the first time the Fever are facing Angel Reese with her new team. The Chicago Sky traded Reese to Atlanta during the offseason.
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Considering how Clark and Reese have been pitted as rivals throughout their collegiate and pro careers, there are certainly plenty of eyes on the matchup.
Reese and the Dream are thriving, though, as they boast a 6-2 record. The Atlanta squad is second in the WNBA standings, trailing only the 7-2 Minnesota Lynx .
It's worth mentioning, however, that Clark struggled in the Fever's loss to the Fire. She scored just six points and dished out six assists, as Indiana suffered a 16-point blowout.
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It's unknown whether her back ailment affected her play, but regardless, it will be interesting to see how she performs against a tough Dream team.
Caitlin Clark Injury Status for Fever vs. New York Liberty (June 6)
As White stated prior to their game against the Golden State Valkyries last week, fans can expect to see Clark in the injury report amid her lingering back issue and to make sure there's no issue with league policy.
That said, the Fever gave Clark a "probable" status once again ahead of their showdown with the New York Liberty . Similar to her situation in the last three games, though, she was upgraded to available prior to tipoff.
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It's worth noting that Clark looked great in their recent win against the Dream. She recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one block to help the Fever take an 83-71 victory and snap a two-game skid.
Indiana needs Clark to be at her best, though, as New York is riding a three-game winning streak and is 6-4 on the season.
Caitlin Clark Injury Status for Fever vs. Washington Mystics (June 8)
Ahead of the Fever's showdown against the Washington Mystics , Clark was initially listed as probable once again due to her back issue.
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Clark has since been upgraded to available, which is not surprising since there has been no reported concern about her lingering injury or any setback.
However, it's worth noting that Clark has struggled in her last four games for the Fever. She's averaging 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.0 steal over that span, all while shooting a combined 14-of-50 from the field.
It will be interesting to see if Clark can regain her form against the Mystics and avenge their loss to Washington earlier in the season.
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Caitlin Clark Injury Status for Fever vs. Chicago Sky (June 11)
After leading the Fever to a wilds 78-76 win over the Washington Mystics, Clark landed on the injury report once again similar to previous game. She was initially listed as "probable" against the Chicago Sky on Thursday before being upgraded to available .
Unfortunately for the Fever, while Clark is present, Sophie Cunningham has been ruled out due to a right elbow injury.
It's certainly a disappointing turn since it was Cunningham who assisted Clark for the game-winner against the Mystics.
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Regardless, hopes are high that the Fever will be able to string multiple wins, especially against a Sky squad that has lost seven of its last eight games.
Related: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Speaks Out on Having Bad Games
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
