Caitlin Clark is watching from the Indiana Fever sideline again on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Sparks, marking her fifth consecutive absence as the organization continues to prioritize her long-term health over an immediate return from a persistent left groin injury.

This is the second injury Clark has dealt with this season. On Memorial Day, she was diagnosed with a left quad strain that ultimately kept her out for three weeks. All told, Clark has missed seven of the Fever's 16 regular season games so far this year. They are 3-4 without her and 5-4 when she plays.