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The latest development in Caitlin Clark’s ongoing season came approximately 24 hours before the Indiana Fever’s final game began.
Clark was listed as probable ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries as she continues to deal with a back issue early in the WNBA season.
Meanwhile, all signs point to teammate Bree Hall also being available to suit up.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warms up on the court before a WNBA game against the Seattle Storm on May 17, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Doug McSchooler/Special to IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Caitlin Clark was removed late for the Fever’s May 20 matchup against the Portland Fire, marking her first missed game of the season. Even without Clark, Indiana still managed a 90-73 victory. The Fever reached the 90-point mark again last Friday, this time in a win over the Valkyries.
While there were some concerns about Clark’s availability ahead of last week’s Fever-Valkyries game, those concerns were short-lived. Clark returned to the starting lineup and scored a team-high 22 points to help lead Indiana to its third straight victory.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball as Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun defends during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22, 2026. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Image Images)
Clark’s promising start to her WNBA career was cut short by injuries in 2025. After appearing in 40 games and winning Rookie of the Year in 2024, Clark was limited to just 13 appearances last season due to a groin strain and ankle bruise.
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On Wednesday, during the Fever’s off day before Thursday’s Golden State-Indiana rematch, Clark was seen about a mile from the Valkyries’ stadium attending the San Francisco Giants’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Clark attended the game with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, a former Iowa basketball player.
WNBA Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark watches the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on May 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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McCaffery and Clark were seen wearing Giants caps at Oracle Park, although Clark has previously acknowledged his Phillies fandom, even if the team was not originally his first choice.
“My boyfriend grew up a big Phillies fan, so I had to like the Phillies. I like them, I love Bryce Harper. I still like the Cubs, I like the Yankees. I’m not a fan of any baseball team. My dad was a big Royals fan,” the two-time 2024 WNBA All-Star said.
“Kansas City was like a professional sports team to us. I liked the Chiefs before the Chiefs were really good too, so I’m not a fan either. I like the Phillies, so I’ll be rooting for them this postseason.”
