"Caitlin Clark is close to returning": Jason Whitlock drops prediction after drawing hint from Fever's game against Sparks

Veteran analyst Jason Whitlock believes Caitlin Clark is nearing a return from injury. Clark was sidelined due to a right groin injury as the Indiana Fever crossed swords with the LA Sparks in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

WNBA fans have been wondering when the Fever superstar will make her highly anticipated comeback. Whitlock sparked a buzz with his prediction about the two-time All-Star’s return timeline, which he based on Indiana’s style of play at Crypto.com Arena.

"Based on pace and style of play tonight in LA, Caitlin Clark is close to returning," Whitlock tweeted. "They're playing at a pace that fits Clark."

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Based on pace and style of play tonight in LA, Caitlin Clark is close to returning. They're playing at a pace that fits Clark.

Whitlock's prediction came a day after Fever coach Stephanie White provided an update on Clark's injury. White made it clear that there is no timeline on the former Iowa standout's return, and the team is prioritizing her long-term health.

Clark has missed eight consecutive games and last suited up for the Indiana Fever before the All-Star break.

What did Stephanie White say about Caitlin Clark's return timeline?

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White appeared on ESPN’s NBA Today on Monday and provided an update on Caitlin Clark’s injury. The Fever coach stated that there is no timeline for the superstar’s return but affirmed that she continues to be “day-to-day.”

"It's day-to-day right now, we're putting no timetable on it," White said. "(Caitlin is) going through the rehab process, and then we want to reintegrate her from a strength and conditioning standpoint and then get her back to basketball activities.

"So we're taking it one day at a time, really slow rolling it, slow playing it this time... The most important thing for us is Caitlin's long-term health and getting her back to 100% before we put her back on the floor."

Meanwhile, the Fever saw their five-game win streak come to an end on Tuesday with a 100-91 loss against the LA Sparks. Indiana's next game is against the Phoenix Mercury, slated to take place on Friday.