Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star begins individual workouts as Stephanie White shares encouraging news originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Indiana Fever received a positive update on Caitlin Clark’s recovery Tuesday, even though the All-Star guard remained out of full team practice. Clark did not participate in practice as she continues to recover from the back injury that forced her to miss Indiana’s 111-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday. However, Fever coach Stephanie White revealed that Clark is making progress.
According to White, Clark is taking part in individual workouts, an encouraging step as Indiana prepares for its July 5 showdown against the Las Vegas Aces.
Stephanie White provides encouraging Clark update
Clark’s status has been one of the biggest storylines around the WNBA since she exited Indiana’s June 24 game against the Phoenix Mercury with a back injury. She was ruled out for Saturday’s contest against Los Angeles, giving the Fever a full week between games to allow their franchise star additional recovery time.
Tuesday brought another positive sign.
While Clark was not cleared for full practice, White said the former Iowa star is participating in individual workouts as she continues working her way back. The Fever have been cautious throughout the process, with nearly a week still remaining before they return to game action.
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Extra time could work in Indiana’s favor
Indiana’s schedule may ultimately prove beneficial. After defeating the Sparks behind another balanced offensive performance, the Fever don’t play again until Sunday against the Aces in Las Vegas. That extended break gives Clark several additional days to ramp up her basketball activity before the team has to make a decision on her availability.
Clark has appeared in 17 games this season, averaging 21.2 points, 8.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds while continuing to rank among the WNBA’s premier playmakers. Indiana enters the matchup at 11-8, good for third place in the Eastern Conference, after winning five of its last seven games.
Fever hoping for full-strength lineup
Clark’s injury came during an emotional stretch that also included the controversy surrounding Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, who received a one-game suspension following a Flagrant 2 foul against the Fever guard. Now, Indiana’s attention is squarely on getting its superstar healthy for the second half of the season.
Tuesday’s update doesn’t guarantee Clark will be available against Las Vegas, but individual workouts represent another step in the right direction as the Fever prepare for one of their toughest road tests of the season.
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