Caitlin Clarkand theIndiana Feverhave battled the injury bug all season long. The 2024 Rookie of the Year has missed 23 of the Fever's 36 games this season due to various injuries, including a right groin injury that has sidelined her 14 consecutive games. And that number will grow as Clark will the Fever's matchup against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Sunday in Minneapolis. Clark last played for the Fever on July 15, when she suffered a right groin injury inIndiana's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun. She subsequently tweaked her ankle during recovery on Aug. 7, adding another hurdle to her return. The Fever (19-17) have stumbled upon hard times and dropped five of their last seven games. Here's the latest on Clark's status: Clark (right groin injury) has been ruled out of the Fever's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday in Minneapolis, which is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on ION. There is not timetable for her return. Clark suffered a right groin injury in the final minute of theFever's 85-77 victory over the Sunat TD Garden in Boston on July 15. With 39.1 seconds remaining in the contest, Clark completed a bounce pass to Kelsey Mitchell to put the Fever up 84-75. After the pass, Clark immediately grabbed for her right groin and grimaced as she gingerly walked over and headbutted the stanchion. She did not return. May 24:Clark suffered a left quad injury during theFever's 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty, where she recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists. Clark couldn't pinpoint the specific play that caused her injury, but noted that it happened early in the contest. Clark said, "Adrenaline covers up a lot of stuff when you're in the heat of battle. After the game, I had some pain, and then we got an MRI, and that kind of gave me the result that I didn't want to see." She missed the Fever's next five games. June 14:Clark returned to Indiana's lineup in theFever's 102-88 win over the Libertyand dropped 32 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in her first game back. June 24:Clark suffered a left groin injury inthe Fever's 94-86 winover theSeattle Storm, which resulted in Clark missing the team's next four games. Fever coachStephanie White saidshe learned of Clark's groin injury the following night after Clark alerted team trainers of discomfort. July 1:Clark was ruled out ofthe Fever's 2025 Commissioner's Cup winover theMinnesota Lynxin Minneapolis. That didn't stopClark from rightfully celebrating the team's hardware. July 9:Clark returned to the Fever's lineup in theFever's 80-61 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.Clark was limited to 10 points, shooting 4 of 12 from the field and 2 of 5 from the 3-point line, in addition to six assists, five rebounds and four turnovers. Following the blowout loss, Clark said it was "going to take me a second to get my wind back. ... Just trying to get my legs under me." July 15:Clark suffered a right groin injury in the final minute of the Fever's 85-77 victory over the Sun at TD Garden in Boston. White later confirmed Clark "felt a little something in her groin." This marked the last game for which Clark suited up. July 18:Clark announcedthat she would sit out the2025 WNBA All-Star Gamein Indianapolis, where she was named a team captain. Clark was also set to participate in the 3-point contest. She said, "I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can't participate ... I have to rest my body." July 24:TheFever said Clark's medical evaluationsconfirmed there's "no additional injuries or damage," but the team said it will be cautious with Clark's rehab and recovery. August 7:Clark reportedly suffered a mild bone bruise in her left ankle while during an individual workout session in Phoenix on Aug. 7, according toThe Indianapolis Star, part of the USA TODAY Network. August 8:During an appearance onSue Bird's podcast, "Bird's Eye View,"Clarkspokeabout the frustrations of her injury-filled season: "It's not like I have a training camp to build up to play in my first game again. It's like no, you're tossed into Game 30 — like, 'Go try to play well.' It's hard, it really is." August 10:Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark has progressed in her recovery and has started running full court again, but Clark hasn't returned to practice just yet: an important step in her ramp-up. "She's been able to get a little bit more in her full-court running with all of her body weight... She's been able to do a little more on the court in terms of how she moves, but not into practice yet," Whitesaid. August 20:White confirmed that Clark has not returned to practice yet. Clark is averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and a career-high 8.8 assists in 13 games this season. Her assists average is the second-highest in the league, behind Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas (9.0). 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