Caitlin Clark injury update: When will the WNBA Indiana fever fever return to the quad injury?

The Indiana fever announced some bad news on Monday, as Caitlin Clark Will be out of at least two weeks with a narrow left quadriceps muscle. The WNBA ROKIE OF THE YEAR reign has reached a good start to its second season, with an average of 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 1.3 robberies, 1.0 blocks and 2.8 three points in 34.9 minutes.

Due to its impact as a scorer and player of players, Clark’s absence will leave an important hole in the offensive attack of the fever. How will Indiana compensate for the absence of its offensive focal point? How long will Clark be on the sidelines? We quickly look at the situation in Indiana, with the Commissioner’s Cup on the horizon.

How did Caitlin Clark hurt?

The exact calendar of Clark’s injury is unknown. He treated an injury to his left leg during the preseason, sitting at the Opening of May 3 in Indiana against Washington’s Mystics. However, this was the first of two games in so many days for fever, which faces the Brazil national team at Iowa City the next day. Clark was on the floor for his “house found”, playing 19 minutes and ended with 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, a blocked shot and four three points in the victory. Clark also played 23 minutes at the end of Indiana’s preseason against Atlanta’s dream on May 10.

Fever coach Stephanie White said during his availability on May 27 that this injury is not related to the leg question that Clark treated during the preseason. Clark played 38 minutes in the loss of two Indiana points against freedom on May 24 and then a magnetic resonance imaging in his quad. The strain would be discovered then, leaving the guard point for at least two weeks.

When will Caitlin Clark return from the injury?

The two -week calendar means that at least four games will be missed, from the Indiana road contest against the mystics on May 28. There are also games within this period against Connecticut (May 30), Washington (June 3) and Chicago (June 7). It is noteworthy that this is only until the fever reasons the Clark injury, so that the potential remains to waste more time, depending on what the doctors see.

Who will be asked to fill the void in the absence of Caitlin Clark?

Fever’s head coach Stephanie White said Tuesday That veteran Sydney Colson will move to the initial training. Signed as a free agent this season, Colson has championship experience, having gained titles with Las Vegas Aes during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. However, his play time was limited, with the latest average of 8.0 minutes per game during the 2024 campaign. Colson played a similar role to start this season, with an average of eight minutes per game in three appearances. His play time will clearly increase with Clark Seled.

Another name to know is that of Sophie Cunninghamwhich was acquired from the Phoenix Mercury in February as part of a trade that involved an impressive 10 teams. After losing the first two Indiana games with an ankle sprain suffered during the preseason, Cunningham promised 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three points in 20.0 minutes.

KelSey MitchellA headline who obtained all-star honors last season is even more important for fever with Clark Out, especially with Colson that was not very scorer. Also reserve Lexie Hull It has reached a good start, with an average of 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 robberies and 1.3 three points during the first four games of Indiana. The fever offense will be different with Clark out of the line, but they have enough talent to compensate for their absence, especially with the movements made during the low season.

Updated 2025 WNBA MVP probabilities

(from Sportsbook Draftkings)

Naphesesa collier: -170

Caitlin Clark: +240

A’ja Wilson: +700

Plum KelSey: +6000

BREANNA Stewart: +6000