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

The Indiana Fever announced on Monday that Caitlin Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks.

The team said in a release that further updates on her condition will follow a re-evaluation. This is the first significant injury of Clark's WNBA career.

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Here's a look at the injury timeline for Caitlin Clark.

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How long is Caitlin Clark out?

The Fever announced on Monday that Clark will be out a minimum of two weeks with a left quadriceps strain.

Caitlin Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks.

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It is unclear when or how Clark suffered the injury, but based on what the team has said, the earliest she could return is Tuesday, June 10, when Indiana travels to play the Atlanta Dream.

Quadriceps injury timeline

The injury and recovery timeline for a quadriceps strain depends on its severity, according to Medical News Today. These injuries can be Grade 1, 2 or 3, with a Grade 3 being the most severe. 

A Grade 1 quadriceps strain typically takes 1-2 weeks to recover fully if the muscle is rested as much as possible. Grade 2 or 3 strains can sometimes take up to a month.

Caitlin Clark injury update

The severity of Clark's injury (meaning the grade of her left quadriceps strain), is initially unclear, but the Fever indicated she would be out a minimum of two weeks.

Earlier this year, Clark was held out of the Fever's first preseason game on May 3 with a "left leg injury." The team has not said if her new injury is related. The guard played in Indiana's next preseason game against the Brazilian national team and has not missed a regular season contest.

A quadriceps strain is a relatively common injury for basketball players. In January of 2023, Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan suffered a right quadriceps strain in a game against the Boston Celtics. He took roughly two weeks to recover and missed three games.

Caitlin Clark contract

Clark is in her second year of a four-year, $338,056 contract with the Fever, according to Spotrac. However, because of many high-priced endorsement deals —including an eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike — she is one of the richest players in the WNBA.

Fever schedule 2025

Based on what the Fever are saying, the earliest Clark can return from her left quad strain is June 10, when Indiana travels to play the Dream. That means she is going to miss the Fever's rematch with the Chicago Sky on June 7. If Clark is out longer than expected, she could miss Indiana's rematch with the New York Liberty, the defending WNBA champions, on June 14.

Here's a look at the Fever's upcoming schedule.