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**Summary:**

Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s star rookie, will miss her fourth consecutive game due to a left groin injury. This marks her eighth regular-season game missed this season due to injuries (she has missed nine overall). Coach Stephanie White is prioritizing Clark’s long-term health, emphasizing a cautious approach to her return. Clark was recently named an All-Star starter despite the injury. The Fever are about to begin a five-game homestand.

**News Article:**

**Caitlin Clark to Miss Fourth Straight Game with Groin Injury**

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will remain sidelined for Thursday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces due to a left groin injury. This marks the fourth consecutive game the highly touted rookie will miss, and her eighth regular-season game absent due to injury this season. She previously missed five games with a left quad strain.

Fever Coach Stephanie White emphasized the team’s commitment to Clark’s long-term health. “My goal has always been the same,” White said Wednesday. “I don’t want this to be something that lingers, that we come back too soon. We want to make sure that she is 100% ready to go and that we put her long-term health and wellness at the forefront.”

Clark, despite the recent setback, has been named an All-Star starter and captain. In the nine games she’s played, the 6-foot guard is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.

“She wants to play and she’s working to play and she has been working to play,” White said, acknowledging Clark’s eagerness to return. “Let’s just ease her mind even though she’s antsy and let’s do this the right way and make sure we’re ready to go and 100% when she comes back.”

The Fever (8-8) are set to begin a five-game homestand, facing the Aces, Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries, amongst others. The timing of Clark’s return to the court remains uncertain.

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