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Clark’s status remains critical to Indiana’s playoff hopes. The Fever enter Sunday’s game at 18-16, holding the seventh seed in the standings. With just a handful of games left, the margin for error is thin, and the team must maintain stability without their leading guard.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White didn't have much of an update regarding Caitlin Clark's potential return.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham left Sunday’s win over the Connecticut Sun early in the second quarter after suffering an apparent knee injury, never to return. After going through an MRI, the Fever announced on Tuesday that the former Phoenix Mercury guard has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Sophie Cunningham's season-ending knee injury left a void for an experienced ballhandler and the Fever signed veteran Shey Peddy to fill that hole.
While injuries continue to ravage the Fever, Indiana will also have to grapple with the league's most arduous schedule to close out the season.
What began as a promising year for the Indiana Fever has instead turned into a season of adversity. Multiple injuries have slowed their momentum, none bigger than the absence of star guard Caitlin Clark, who has missed 22 games with groin and quad injuries, including Indiana’s last 13 matchups.
Indiana Fever players Kelsey Mitchell and Brianna Turner will headline an abortion rights fundraising event “Playing With Our Lives” on Aug. 21 in Carmel.
Indiana Fever's Playoff Chances Take a Hit After Falling to 7th in WNBA Standings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever remain in solid position to make the WNBA playoffs, but their grip is loosening.