Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss her ninth consecutive game with a right groin injury Thursday when her team takes on Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. Clark, who was injured late in the Fever's win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15, does not have an official return timeline.

Here is the latest on Clark's potential return to the lineup, including an encouraging update from her head coach, as well as a bigger picture look at the Fever's schedule before the playoffs.

Fever reporter Chloe Peterson provided an update on Clark’s current injury status, and while there are some positive takeaways from the same, the concerning bit is that the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year does not appear to have progressed significantly in her road to recovery.