Caitlin Clark Ruled Out For Fever-Mercury Matchup

Indiana rests its star guard on a back-to-back.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

What happened: Caitlin Clark will miss Thursday night's game between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury. Head coach Stephanie White confirmed the decision to rest the guard on the second half of a back-to-back to manage a recent back issue.

Why it matters: The organization is taking a cautious approach after Clark returned to action Wednesday following a two-game absence. The Phoenix Mercury host this contest with the regular-season series tied at 1-1.

By the numbers: Indiana enters the game at 14-10, averaging 94.0 points per game. Phoenix sits at 10-14 while scoring 84.5 points per contest, and the teams split their two previous meetings in June.

What to watch: The Fever will continue evaluating the guard's availability as they prepare for their next scheduled matchup.

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USA Today 2026-07-09T14:23:30.411089+00:00

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