Here’s the latest injury report, context, and implications ahead of the **Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings** matchup featuring the highly anticipated **Bueckers–Clark clash**:

 

* **Caitlin Clark (G, All‑Star)** – **OUT** (left groin). Ruled out for the Dallas game on **June 27** after missing the prior night’s Spark matchup and a five-game stint with a quad strai. Coach Stephanie White labels her condition **“day-to-day,”** pending full recovery  So far this season, Clark has missed **7 games**, averaging 18.2 pts, 8.9 ast,

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* **Paige Bueckers (G, Rookie Sensation)** – Questionable following a **right knee issue** sustained on **June 27**. Notablee the previous night: 27 pts, 6 asts It appears she was **ruled out** for the Wing’s next game versus Washington, marking her **fifth** missed appearance this season (also sidelined for concussion and illness

 

* **Tyasha Harris (G)** – Confirmed **out for season** after knee surgery in mid-June

 

* **Maddy Siegrist (F)** – Sidelined with a **tibial plateau fracture** in early June; recovery expected in 6–8 weeks

 

* **Luisa Geiselsöder & Teaira McCowan** – Both out on international duty at EuroBasket through early July

 

* **DiJonai Carrington** – Nursing a **rib injury**, returned to partial practice and remains **doubtful** for the game

 

* **Arike Ogunbowale** – Upgraded to **probable**, returning from a thumb injury

* **Clark vs. Bueckers face-off delayed**: Clark’s absence wipes out what should’ve been an epic clash of the WNBA’s two top 2025 draft picks . With Bueckers in question, fans may have to wait even longer—though both are expected back in time for the **July 13 rematch in Indiana**

 

* **Fever’s depth shines early**: Indiana dominated early in Dallas without Clark. Kelsey Mitchell scored **32 points**, Aliyah Boston added **21**, and Natasha Howard chipped in a double-double to seal a **94‑86 victory**

* **Wings scrambling for scoring punch**: Dallas relies heavily on Bueckers, and with her sidelined, the burden shifts to **Ogunbowale** (if healthy) and NaLyssa Smith. Their bench depth has already been tested and is stretched thin

* Without Clark, their offensive load shifts significantly to **Mitchell, Boston, Howard**, and **McDonald** off the bench. This diversified scoring was evident in Dallas and could serve them well going forward .

* The emphasis is on managing Clark’s recovery carefully, balancing short‑term pain against long‑term payoff .

* **Ogunbowale’s return** could be a much‑needed spark, but their frontcourt is thin: Harris, Siegrist, McCowan, and Geiselsöder all out. That places pressure on **rookie Li Yueru**, **Smith**, and fringe reserves to produce

* Coach’s challenge: maintain team morale in face of mounting injuries and a sub‑.500 record (6–13 as of earlier) .

* **Next projected Bueckers vs. Clark showdown**: **July 13** at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana—a virtual sell-out expected

* **Dallas lineup dynamics**: Bueckers’ ability to play in that game depends on her knee recovery; Clark’s timing rides on aggressive but careful groin rehab.

* **Indiana’s long-term plan**: Prioritize Clark’s health but ride momentum from bench performances. Their playoff push hinges on her return as well as continued team cohesion.

 

Tonight’s game is **shifting into a depth- and strategy-driven matchup**, rather than a star-studded showdown. With both **Caitlin Clark** and **Paige Bueckers** likely absent, expect a battle of rotations:

 

* **Indiana’s bench** looks to continue its hot streak.

* **Dallas** scrambles to fill the offensive void, relying on Ogunbowale and role players.

* The much‑anticipated **rookie duel** is postponed—but the stage is still being framed for what could become a defining rivalry in WNBA history.

 

Keep an eye on updates in the coming days:

 

* **Clark’s return timeline** via Indiana’s “day-to-day” assessments.

* **Bueckers’ knee re-evaluation** after the loss to Washington.

* **Ogunbowale’s game-time decision**, which could significantly impact Dallas.

When **both stars are fit**, the **July 13 rematch** promises to be one of the WNBA’s most electric moments this season.