Caitlin Clark out for Fever's game against Aces due to back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Caitlin Clark will not play for the Indiana Fever in their matchup against the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 3, 2026, due to a back injury. This absence comes after Clark tweaked her back during a previous game against the Phoenix Mercury. Despite managing back pain for weeks, she missed several games last season due to injury. Clark aims to return next week during back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Sparks and the Mercury.
- •Caitlin Clark confirmed she won't play against the Aces.
- •Clark has managed back pain for multiple weeks.
- •She hopes to play in games next week.
- •This marks just her third missed game this season.
- •Fever previously won both games she missed this year.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Why Caitlin Clark won't play for Fever vs. Aces with injury news
"The star-studded matchup will have one less star.
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