How long is Caitlin Clark out? Leg injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Fever star

Owen Crisafulli

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How long is Caitlin Clark out? Leg injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Fever star image

The Indiana Fever took the court for their preseason debut on Saturday afternoon against the Washington Mystics, but they did so without their superstar point guard Caitlin Clark, who missed the contest due to a leg injury.

After being listed as questionable for the game with a leg injury, Clark was ruled out for the game shortly before tip-off. The Fever eventually prevailed in overtime, with the final score settling in at 79-74. Despite the win, fans are concerned about Clark's injury, so here's all the information that you need to know.

What is Caitlin Clark's injury?

Clark's left leg injury was described as "just a little tightness" by the second-year superstar on Saturday morning. While she didn't play, she did go through her typical gameday routine, indicating that the level of concern isn't exactly high.

While this was just a preseason game, Clark's absence was notable. The former Iowa Hawkeyes guard is known for her toughness, as this was her first game that she had missed in six years, including the preseason. The good news is that it doesn't sound like Clark's absence will be a long one.

How long will Caitlin Clark be out?

With the Fever back in action on Sunday against the Brazil national team, Clark is expected to be on the court. The game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa, which is where Clark played during her historic collegiate career.

Given that it's a preseason contest, though, Indiana will likely be extra cautious with Clark. Should she be unable to go, Sydney Colson seems set to fill in for her after she drew the start on Saturday against the Mystics. Considering the circumstances, though, it'd be a surprise if Clark cannot play.

Fever's upcoming schedule

After their aforementioned preseason game on Sunday, the Fever will play one final tune-up game on May 10 against the Atlanta Dream at 3 p.m. ET. Then, they will turn their attention to the regular season, where they will face off against the Chicago Sky in their season-opener on May 17 at 3 p.m. ET.

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Owen Crisafulli

Owen Crisafulli is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He recently received his Master's in Business Administration from Nichols College after obtaining his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management while running his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.