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The latest development in Caitlin Clark’s closely watched season came about 24 hours before the start of the Indiana Fever’s final game.
Clark was listed as probable ahead of Thursday’s game 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 a late scratch for the May 20 game against the Portland Fire, marking her first missed game of the season. Even without Clark, Indiana rolled to a 90-73 victory. The Fever reached the 90-point mark again last Friday, this time in a victory against the Valkyries.
While there were some concerns regarding Clark’s availability ahead of last week’s Fever-Valkyries game, those concerns proved short-lived. Clark returned to the starting lineup and scored a team-high 22 points to help Indiana earn 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/Imagn 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 honors in 2024, Clark was limited to just 13 appearances last season due to a groin strain and a bruised ankle.
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On Wednesday, during the off day before Thursday’s Golden State-Indiana rematch, Clark was spotted about a mile from the Valkyries’ arena watching the San Francisco Giants’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Clark attended the game alongside her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, the former Iowa basketball player.
WNBA Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark watches the San Francisco Giants play against 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 have been seen wearing Giants hats at Oracle Park, although Clark has previously acknowledged his Phillies fandom — even though the team was not originally his first choice.
“My boyfriend grew up being a really big Phillies fan, so I had to like the Phillies. I like them, I like Bryce Harper. I still like the Cubs, I like the Yankees. I’m not a die-hard baseball team fan. My dad was a big Royals fan,” the two-time 2024 WNBA All-Star said.
“Kansas City was like a professional sports team for us. I liked the Chiefs before the Chiefs were really good too, so I’m not a fan of the move either. I like the Phillies, so I’m going to root for them in the playoffs.”
