Why Caitlin Clark is not playing Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever today - Latest on injury

Caitlin Clark missed the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky game on Saturday, her fourth consecutive absence due to injury

Updated on: Jun 8, 2025, 06:23:34 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Caitlin Clark missed the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky game on Saturday, her fourth consecutive absence due to injury. The 23-year-old confirmed she wouldn't play in the second clash between the two WNBA heavyweights this season just ahead of the game.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever missed the game vs Chicago Sky on Saturday (Getty Images via AFP)

Clark is recovering from a left quad strain suffered in the Fever's loss to the New York Liberty on May 24. She was expected to be out for at least two weeks and could make it to the game against Atlanta next week.

The Fever are 1-2 in Clark's absence.

Injury Details and Timeline

Clark reported leg pain after the May 24 game, leading to an MRI that confirmed a left quadriceps strain. The Fever announced on May 26 that she would miss at least two weeks, ruling her out for games against the Washington Mystics, Connecticut Sun (May 30), and today’s Sky game.

Coach Stephanie White noted the injury is unrelated to a prior preseason quad issue.

White suggested it’s likely a Grade I or II strain, with Grade I involving mild pain and a two-week recovery, while Grade II, with some loss of function, may take 4–6 weeks. Clark said: “I’m not going to rush back if I’m not feeling 100%,” but she feels “good” with progress.

Without Caitlin Clark, who averages 19.0 points, 9.3 assists, and 6.0 rebounds in 2025, the Fever rely on Kelsey Mitchell (17.8 PPG) and Aliyah Boston (18.5 PPG, 10.8 RPG) for scoring, with Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald handling playmaking.

The Fever are 3-4, having snapped a three-game skid with an 82-77 win over the Mystics on June 3.

Today’s 8 PM ET game, moved to the United Center for 20,000+ fans, was hyped as a Clark vs. Angel Reese showdown.

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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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