Caitlin Clark Returns to Practice Ahead of Commissioner’s Cup Final—And the Fever Are Heating Up

No headline. No spectacle. Just navy compression tights, a smooth shooting stroke, and Caitlin Clark jogging back onto the court like she never left.

But this wasn’t just another practice.

It was her first on-court appearance since sitting out with a nagging groin issue—and it came just 48 hours before the Indiana Fever face the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup Final.

Clark’s Quiet Comeback: Subtle, but Serious

Though she remained “day-to-day,” Clark looked sharp—smiling, draining threes, and staying active in drills. The energy shifted the moment she stepped on the floor. Even limited, Clark elevates the room.

As she put it:
“I feel good… I’m doing everything I can to be ready for the next game.”

The Fever aren’t just watching her condition—they’re watching her leadership.

This Game Is Bigger Than a Trophy

Guard Kelsey Mitchell called Tuesday’s matchup a “gut check.”
“It’s not just about the money or the trophy. It’s about what we’ve built,” she said.

Head coach Stephanie White echoed the sentiment:
“We’re progressing her smartly… no setbacks.”

She knows a win here would mark a turning point—not just in the standings, but in the culture.

Final Thought:

The shot’s back. The lights are on. And with Clark edging toward full speed, the Fever don’t look like a rebuild.

They look like a threat.