Caitlin Clark takes key step toward Fever return after month-long absence

Caitlin Clark takes key step toward Fever return after month-long absence

Indiana star participated in light shootaround drills Sunday for first time since July 15 groin injury

FILE – Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays against the Dallas Wings in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a call from the referee Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever walks on the court before a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 24, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)