Indiana Fever Manage Multiple Injuries, Add Veteran Guard Amid Caitlin Clark Absence

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark has been sidelined with a right groin injury since mid-July, marking her third injury this season and significantly impacting the team's performance. Despite speculation, the Fever clarified that recent roster moves, including the release of guard Kyra Lambert, are unrelated to Clark's injury status, with the team prioritizing her full recovery before a return. The Fever also signed veteran guard Shey Peddy on a hardship contract to fill the void left by season-ending injuries to Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, and Aari McDonald. Head coach Stephanie White emphasized that Clark’s return hinges on her being 100% healthy, reflecting a cautious approach after previous setbacks. While fans remain hopeful that Clark could return soon, no definitive timeline has been provided, and the Fever continue to navigate a challenging playoff race without their star point guard. The team’s depth at the guard position has been tested, but the Fever remain optimistic about Clark’s potential return before the season concludes.