Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is slated to return to the lineup on Wednesday after missing the past five games with a left groin injury. The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year was removed from the club’s injury report on Tuesday following a full-contact practice and is expected to start when the Fever host the expansion Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Head coach Stephanie White said Clark will re-enter the rotation "barring any setbacks" and praised the guard’s efforts to stay engaged during rehabilitation. Clark last played on June 24 and has sat out a total of 10 contests this year, during which Indiana went 5-5. Despite the interruption, she leads the league with 8.9 assists while averaging 18.2 points and 5.0 rebounds in 33.3 minutes across nine games. Wednesday’s matinee tips off at 12 p.m. Eastern on NBA TV and League Pass, a timeslot aimed at drawing young fans during the WNBA’s annual "camp day" promotion. The Fever enter at 9-9, seeking to climb the Eastern Conference standings, while the Valkyries hope to improve on a 2-6 road record. Clark, who described the layoff as a “mental challenge,” said she feels ready to contribute for the remainder of the season.