On Tuesday night, July 24, the Indiana Fever earned a hard-fought 80-70 victory over A’ja Wilson’s Las Vegas Aces, doing so without Caitlin Clark on the floor as she continues to recover from a nagging groin injury.
Although the team missed its biggest star, the Fever’s starting five managed to rise to the challenge and secure a win they desperately needed. For now, there is still no official word on when Clark will return to action. However, indications suggest the franchise is unwilling to rush her comeback to avoid repeating what happened earlier this season: after five games sidelined, she returned to the court only for the injury to resurface, potentially more severe than before.
Caitlin Clark’s impact on and off the court
Clark is not only the face of her team but also the brightest star in the entire WNBA. Her absence is felt across the league, as fans eagerly await her record-breaking performances that continue to build her aura of uniqueness. Off the court, she also keeps making headlines. Most recently, her Flawless Logowoman 1/1 Auto card was sold through Fanatics Collect for an astronomical $660,000.
This sale shattered the previous record for a WNBA card, more than doubling the prior mark. Interestingly, Clark herself held that previous record as well, with her 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl Prizm card, purchased earlier this year for $366,000 via Goldin Auctions.
The star the WNBA needed
Since arriving in the league, Caitlin Clark has become its most valuable asset. Whether dazzling on the hardwood or absent due to injury, she radiates a light that doesn’t just shine on her but reflects on the league as a whole. The WNBA must acknowledge that in Clark, it has struck gold.
Moments like these reinforce her status and will likely increase her value over time. Collectors are betting not only on her current stardom but also on the likelihood she will dominate the league for years and eventually achieve legendary status, which would elevate the worth of memorabilia tied to her career.
Fans willing to invest more than half a million dollars clearly believe in everything surrounding Clark. From their perspective, it’s a long-term investment that could yield massive dividends for years to come.
Fever’s upcoming schedule
Following the much-needed win over Las Vegas, the Fever will look to build momentum as Clark continues her recovery. Their next matchup is at home on Sunday, July 27, against the Chicago Sky, followed by a road contest against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, July 30, a tough challenge that could further test their resurgence.
These next games will be important for the Fever if they wan to continue ramping up their record in the league.
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