Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight vs Liberty? Fever star’s latest status and injury report ahead of WNBA clash

Caitlin Clark currently ranks second on the Fever in scoring behind Kelsey Mitchell, averaging 21.6 points acorss 28 games played this season.

Published on: Aug 12, 2026, 03:17:45 IST

By Ojas Jaiswal

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The Indiana Fever are set to return to action Tuesday when they face the New York Liberty in a challenging WNBA matchup.

Caitlin Clark has remained in the lineup since July 9 and has not missed a game since then. (Getty Images via AFP)

Indiana enters the contest on the heels of a 90-86 road victory over the Chicago Sky at the United Center on Saturday. The win helped the Fever snap a two-game losing streak and improve to 20-12 on the season, leaving them fifth in the WNBA standings.

Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight?

The Fever have three players appearing on their injury report for Tuesday’s game, with Caitlin Clark among them.

However, Indiana has listed Clark as probable, and the Fever star is expected to be available despite continuing to manage a lingering back issue that has affected her throughout the season.

Clark thriving in 2026 season

Clark has remained in the lineup since July 9 and has not missed a game since then. She has featured in 28 of Indiana’s 32 games during the 2026 campaign.

Clark is putting together the most productive scoring season of her WNBA career so far. Through 28 games this season, the Fever star is averaging 21.6 points per game, marking the highest scoring average of her professional career to this point.

She has also continued to make a major impact as a playmaker, averaging 8.1 assists per game.

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The 24-year-old guard has established herself as one of Indiana’s most important offensive contributors and currently ranks second on the Fever in scoring behind Kelsey Mitchell.

Fever injury list

Grace Vanslooten is also listed as questionable for Tuesday because of an illness.

Damiris Dantas will remain unavailable for the rest of the season as she continues her recovery from left knee surgery.

Fever seek another road win

Clark was instrumental in Indiana’s latest victory over Chicago, leading the Fever with 26 points, four rebounds and 11 assists. Kelsey Mitchell also produced a strong offensive performance, finishing with 27 points and five rebounds.

The Fever will now look to build on that victory and secure another important win when they take on the Liberty.

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New York, meanwhile, enters Tuesday’s matchup with a 20-13 record. The Liberty are also coming off a victory, having defeated the Las Vegas Aces at home in convincing fashion on Sunday afternoon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ojas Jaiswal
Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bennett University, Ojas brings over two years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, he worked with EssentiallySports, a leading digital sports media platform catering to American sports audiences, where he contributed across multiple editorial and engagement-focused roles. He also interned with Times Network at the Sports Desk, producing articles and video content across diverse sports, ranging from Formula 1 to football. Known for his commitment to factual and accurate reporting, Ojas was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Editing during his college years. Beyond sports journalism, he closely follows international affairs and global developments, while also exploring documentaries from different cultures and regions around the world. A lifelong football enthusiast, Ojas has admired Lionel Messi since childhood and continues to draw inspiration from the football icon’s journey and legacy.Read More

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