​Caitlin Clark is slated to return from a short absence for Indiana’s game on Sunday, July 12, when the Fever host the Las Vegas Aces. The former Iowa star sat out the second night of Indiana’s back-to-back, a 92–89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, July 9. Clark had just rejoined the Fever after dealing with a back injury that sidelined her prior to Indiana’s 106–92 defeat to the Los Angeles Sparks on July 8. Ahead of that Sparks game, coach Stephanie White indicated Clark would be limited, and she did indeed appear on a minutes-restricted plan.
Against the Sparks, Clark logged 16 minutes, scoring 9 points on 4-of-12 shooting while adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists. White had expressed hope after that loss that Clark’s restrictions could be eased to about 25 minutes for Sunday’s contest. The Fever’s 23rd regular-season game is set for 8 p.m. Central Time at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, with NBC or Peacock carrying the broadcast.
Tips to watch the Fever vs. Aces include kickoff at 8 p.m. CT. The game will air on NBC, with local affiliates in central Iowa and Iowa City (WHO 13 and KWWL, respectively). Viewers can also stream the game on Peacock. For subscribers to WNBA League Pass, a replay is available at 5 a.m. on Monday.
Indiana opened the season against Las Vegas on July 5, a game the Fever won 84–69. Clark and Aces star A’ja Wilson were sidelined by injuries in that first meeting, while guard Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 27 points and complemented that performance with 3 assists and 2 rebounds.
Looking ahead, Indiana’s schedule includes several competitive matchups in the coming weeks. The Fever’s next five games after Sunday are: July 22 against the Connecticut Sun at 7 p.m. CT on USA Network, Local 5, and WQAD; July 28 at the Seattle Storm at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN, Local 5, and WQAD. The broader storyline around Caitlin Clark has continued to draw attention, as commentary from prominent figures has sparked discussion about expectations and the level of hype surrounding her early career.
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is featured prominently in recent team-related coverage, including a photo from media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 22, 2026. The roster also includes Myisha Hines-Allen, Raven Johnson, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, Damiris Dantas, Grace VanSlooten, Makayla Timpson, Bree Hall, Monique Billings, Tyasha Harris, and Clark, among others. The development contract designation appears for a few players as part of the team’s broader personnel strategy.
Cooper Worth, a service and trends reporter for the Des Moines Register, covers this story. He can be reached at cworth@gannett.com or followed on X @CooperAWorth. This article originally appeared on Hawk Central and has been adapted for broader audience reach with a focus on the Fever’s upcoming game against the Aces and the status of Caitlin Clark’s participation.