Why is Caitlin Clark not playing tonight vs Sparks? Latest injury update for Fever star (June 26)

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Coming off a historic rookie season, the bar was set high for Caitlin Clark in year two. Things have not panned out how she might have hoped, as the star guard continues to battle injury in the early stages of the 2025 campaign.

Just four games into the season, Clark found herself sidelined for over two weeks due to a quad injury. She has since returned, but based on recent developments, the Indiana Fever star doesn't appear to be 100%.

On Thursday night, the Fever are set to face off against Kelsey Plum and the new-look LA Sparks. They will be doing so shorthanded, as Caitlin Clark has been ruled out of the matchup due to a groin ailment.

Entering the season, Clark and the Fever were viewed as a possible title contender. However, due to their top performer being out of action, they've been a middle-of-the-pack team thus far. Currently, Indiana finds themself in eighth place in the standings and barely clinging on to .500.

With Clark ruled out, the Fevers' supporting cast will now have to band together as they attempt to remain in the win column.

(This is a developing story.)

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