Caitlin Clark hopeful to return for Fever against Sparks
ESPN WNBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Caitlin Clark is optimistic about making her return from a back injury when the Fever face the Sparks on July 8 in Los Angeles. After two weeks of rehabilitation, Clark participated in practice and expressed hope for playing, though with a minutes restriction. Fever head coach Stephanie White emphasized that Clark's long-term health remains a priority. Clark previously missed two games due to the injury and disclosed the challenges of maintaining fitness on a lengthy road trip. Indiana last faced the Sparks on June 27 and will have its next game in succession against the Mercury on July 9.
- •Caitlin Clark missed two consecutive games with a back injury.
- •Clark participated in practice before the game against the Sparks.
- •Head coach Stephanie White prioritizes Clark's long-term health.
- •The Fever last played the Sparks on June 27.
- •Indiana plays the Mercury the following day on July 9.
- 12:25 AMESPN WNBA — Fever's Clark (back) hopeful to return vs. Sparks
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star optimistic on Wednesday return
"Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has spent the past two weeks rehabbing from a back injury, said she is "very hopeful" to play Wednesday against the Sparks but admitted it'd be difficult for her to play the next day against the Mercury.
"Caitlin Clark sounded optimistic about a Wednesday return from her back injury during the Indiana Fever's date at the Los Angeles Sparks.
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External links- ESPN WNBAJul 8, 2026, 12:25 AMFever's Clark (back) hopeful to return vs. Sparks
Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has spent the past two weeks rehabbing from a back injury, said she is "very hopeful" to play Wednesday against the Sparks but admitted it'd be difficult for her to play the next day against the Mercury.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 11:10 PMCaitlin Clark injury update: Fever star optimistic on Wednesday return
Caitlin Clark sounded optimistic about a Wednesday return from her back injury during the Indiana Fever's date at the Los Angeles Sparks.
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