Caitlin Clark (back) in action vs. Sparks, will sit Thursday

Field Level Media|published: Wed 8th July, 20:37 2026

Jun 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball while Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (10) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been cleared to play in Wednesday night's road game against the Los Angeles Sparks after a two-game absence due to back issues.

Clark will play in the front end of a back-to-back and then sit out Thursday's game at the Phoenix Mercury. Fellow All-Star Aliyah Boston (right leg) will sit out against the Sparks and play against the Mercury, according to coach Stephanie White.

Clark exited a 111-109 home loss against the Mercury on June 24 and hasn't played since. That is the same contest in which the fist of Phoenix star Alyssa Thomas landed on Clark's throat after the latter had fallen to the court. Thomas drew a one-game suspension from the league.

Clark is averaging 21.2 points and 8.2 assists in 17 games. She has made 44 3-pointers at a 34.4% clip.

Boston is averaging 17.1 points and 8.6 rebounds in 19 games. Boston has hit 23 treys while making a stellar 45.1%.

--Field Level Media

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