Indiana Fever Manage Injuries to Cunningham, Clark

The Indiana Fever are managing guard Sophie Cunningham's recovery after she reaggravated her right ankle injury twice this season, with coaches taking a cautious, 'long game' approach as she participates in practice drills while wearing a brace. Cunningham remains day-to-day with no set return date, as the team monitors her progress. Star rookie Caitlin Clark is also sidelined with a quad strain and is using the downtime to implement advice from WNBA legend Candace Parker on off-ball movement and ball security. To address backcourt shortages, the Fever signed Aari McDonald under the league’s hardship exception until either Cunningham or Clark is ready to return. Despite these setbacks, the Fever have maintained a balanced attack and a .500 record, demonstrating resilience. The team remains optimistic about both players' eventual returns but is prioritizing their long-term health and development.