Fever star Caitlin Clark shares positive update after latest injury scare

Caitlin Clark played in her second straight game for the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. She was still on a minutes restriction, but the fact that she came out of the game relatively unscathed is a good sign for the three-time All-Star.

Prior to this recent stretch, Clark had sat out three out of Indiana’s previous four games. She has been dealing with a back issue that has forced her to miss time.

Nevertheless, Clark’s presence wasn’t enough for the Fever on Wednesday. They struggled to keep up the pace with the Golden State Valkyries, who ultimately secured an impressive 88-75 road win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Clark played 26 minutes, finishing with 13 points, three rebounds and six assists.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) against the Seattle Storm.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark brushes off injury scare

Clark was involved in another contentious incident on Wednesday night. Golden State’s Kiah Stokes inadvertently kneed Clark on the quad as the latter drove to the basket. No foul was called on the play, which resulted in a heated moment between Clark and the referee.

Clark said after the game that she thought it was “ridiculous” that the refs missed the foul call. She also noted that she had to play through a contusion for the rest of the game. However, when asked whether the quad issue was a concern, the 24-year-old assured that it wasn’t.

“I will just rub it out,” Clark said in her postgame interview. “She’s fine. Get a little knuckles on it and call it a day.”

The slows are posting screenshots – so I slowed down the video just for them.
This is why Caitlin Clark went off on the ref. A knee to the quad, after being hip held for 10 feet. She was 100% justified. pic.twitter.com/2fH59xklYf

— piercheney (@LVpolitic) July 16, 2026

Fever fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The last thing Indiana needs right now is another injury to Clark. Thankfully, this wasn’t the case, and she should be back on the floor for the next game.

Clark is officially listed as probable to play on Friday against the Seattle Storm. It is worth noting, however, that the Fever play again on Saturday against the New York Liberty. Considering how she’s still working her way back from the back injury, it would not be a coplete shock if the team gives Clark the night off on the tail end of the back-to-back set.