A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark near returns, Kelsey Plum out longer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The WNBA is facing significant injury issues as stars A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are set to return, while Kelsey Plum will remain sidelined for an extended period. Wilson has missed three games due to a foot injury but could have played if necessary. Clark is practicing again after a back issue and may play during her team's current road trip. Plum's recovery from a lower leg injury will be evaluated later this month. The absence of these key players impacts their teams, with Las Vegas struggling without Plum. Minnesota's Napheesa Collier, who has not played this season, is also nearing a return after offseason surgeries.
- •A'ja Wilson has missed three games with a foot injury.
- •Caitlin Clark is expected to return during her road trip.
- •Kelsey Plum will be evaluated in late July.
- •Napheesa Collier nears return after offseason surgeries.
- •Las Vegas struggles without Kelsey Plum.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA injury crunch: A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark near returns, Kelsey Plum out longer
"It's been a rough couple of weeks for the WNBA with injuries. Stars A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum have all missed time for a variety of ailments. While Wilson and Clark, who were both selected as All-Star starters last week, should be back soon, Plum will be a bit longer.
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