Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star, out vs Lynx, finds unexpected friend; ‘good to lean on’

Caitlin Clark has been ruled out of Sunday's game vs the Minnesota Lynx. The Fever will also be missing the services of Sophie Cunningham and Aari McDonald.

Published on: Aug 24, 2025, 08:01:51 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Caitlin Clark has been ruled out of Sunday's game vs the Minnesota Lynx. The Indiana Fever will also be missing the services of Sophie Cunningham and Aari McDonald. Meanwhile, Minnesota (29-7) will be going for back-to-back victories over Indiana after its 95-90 win on Friday.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark questions a call during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx (AP)

A spate of injuries has forced Indiana to look elsewhere to try to replenish its roster. On Sunday, the Fever signed guard Aerial Powers to a seven-day hardship contract.

Status Report for tomorrow’s game against Minnesota

Odyssey Sims - Probable (right groin)

Chloe Bibby - Out (left knee)

Caitlin Clark - Out (right groin)

Sydney Colson - Out (left knee)

Sophie Cunningham - Out (right knee)

Aari McDonald - Out (right foot)

Caitlin Clark injury update

The star guard has been recovering since injuring her left groin in July. She previously missed time with two different muscle injuries. The 23-year-old injured her left quad in May. Her status remains day-to-day, with no set timetable for a return before the Fever's season ends September 11.

In 13 games this year, Clark has averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.

Caitlin Clark finds a friend in Tyrese Haliburton

Tyrese Haliburton recently admitted that he is taking small steps forward in his recovery from an Achilles injury. The Indiana Pacers' star point guard also spoke about working out with Clark.

“It's been important just to have somebody to lean on and talk to. I think we've grown the relationship to where we can talk about more than just basketball. Obviously, we connect a lot through basketball. We get guarded the same sometimes. Our offensive issues, our defensive issues — they're similar,” he said.

"So it sucks that she's been hurt for as long as she has, but for us to be able to communicate, even in her recovery, has been great," he added. "We lift at the same time, so it's just us two in the weight room, and we spend a lot of time together. I guess it's a good thing, but I wish she was playing. Still, it's good to have each other to lean on in a time like this."

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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