Fever Star Caitlin Clark Faces Uncertain Return from Groin Injury

Last week, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark aggravated a groin injury, the latest setback in a frustrating season for the WNBA's biggest ratings draw. Clark has already missed multiple games this year due to a quad injury and the original groin issue, and the latest flare-up caused her to sit out both the WNBA All-Star Game and 3-point contest.

With Clark sidelined, the Fever's playoff hopes are now in jeopardy. At 12-11, they currently sit in sixth place in the overall WNBA standings, but are just a game and a half away from falling out of the eight-team postseason field entirely. The team was hoping to take a major step forward this year after adding veteran talent, but that plan has been derailed by Clark's injury troubles.

Fever head coach Stephanie White told reporters on Sunday that Clark is unlikely to play when the team resumes its season on Tuesday. However, the coach said the team will conduct additional testing this week, which they hope will provide a clearer timeline for the star's return. Without a fully healthy Clark, it will be difficult for the Fever to make a serious playoff push, so the results of these upcoming tests will be crucial for the franchise's outlook.