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Indiana Fever Guard Kate Linklark has returned to the lineup after the WNBA star was sidelined five times in a row with a quad injury, the team announced on social media on Friday.
Rookie of the Year in 2024 strained the quadriceps during a 90-88 loss of fever New York Liberty May 24th. She was initially predicted to miss two weeks, but by Saturday she would have missed three weeks.
Indiana Fever Guard Kate Rinklerk, the center cheered with the Washington Mystics of Entertainment & Sports Arena from the bench in the first quarter. (Emily Faithmorgan/Imaging Image)
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“She’s back,” Hot announced on Instagram. “Katelyn Clark I’m ready to play against New York tomorrow. ”
Fever head coach Stephanie White said Monday that the team is ready to start a “backup” but she didn’t say whether Clark was cleared for basketball activities. White added Thursday that Clark and Sophie Cunningham, who have been on the sidelines since May 30, had “limited” reps during practice.
Indiana Fever’s Kate Rinklark will dribble during a match against New York Liberty at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis on May 24, 2025. (AJ Mast via Getty Images/nbae)
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Clark averaged 19 points, 9.3 assists and six rebounds in four games this season.
Her return will come as freedom remains hot with a 9-0 record. They remain undefeated against their Eastern Conference opponents, heading to Indiana from an 85-66 victory Chicago Sky, The team is led by Sabrina Ionescu’s 23 points.
Indiana Feverguard Kate Linklark will officially ask a question on May 4, 2025 during a preseason match against the Brazilian national team at Iowa City’s Carver Hoki Arena. (image)
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White said Friday that he expects Cunningham to return to this weekend’s lineup.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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