When Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA world as the Indiana Fever's No. 1 overall pick in 2024, she skyrocketed the league's popularity to new heights. As she broke several all-time WNBA records on the court in her Rookie of the Year campaign,

Despite a WNBA playoff crunch the Fever's approach to Caitlin Clark’s recovery remains the same: They’re focused on her long-term health.

Hopefully, some good news comes out about Clark's progress and a potential return date. For now, ESPN's projected return date of August 26 is something to take note of as a possible glimmer of hope for Indiana. Next up for the Fever will be a Sunday afternoon matchup on the road against the Connecticut Sun.