ESPN included a pair of Indiana Fever dates among its top 10 most important games left on the WNBA regular season slate.

Indiana Fever Move in ESPN’s Power Rankings After Caitlin Clark Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever (18-14) have stayed in a strong position to make the WNBA playoffs without superstar guard Caitlin Clark in the lineup, but doubts are creeping in after an up-and-down week in Indianapolis.

Hopefully, some good news comes out about Clark's progress and a potential return date. For now, ESPN's projected return date of August 26 is something to take note of as a possible glimmer of hope for Indiana. Next up for the Fever will be a Sunday afternoon matchup on the road against the Connecticut Sun.

Caitlin Clark’s groin injury continues to sideline the Indiana Fever, but ESPN now projects her return for August 26 vs. the Seattle Storm. Here’s the latest update.

Should they continue their losing streak, there's a good chance they fall to the eighth seed or battle it out with the other contenders for the final playoff spot. For those not in the know, the top eight teams in the WNBA make the playoffs, regardless of conference.

Ahead of the matchup against the Sun, head coach Stephanie White spoke out with a brief update about Clark. When asked if Clark would return at some point this season, White spoke out with honest hope. She started off with a three-word message on the situation.

The update on Caitlin Clark's injury status has essentially been a series of non updates. The Indiana Fever have made it clear that they are proceeding with the

Kelsey Mitchell might have just saved the Indiana Fever's season. After trailing by as many as 21 points against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday in what can be called a must-win game, Indiana pulled off a furious rally led by Mitchell, who scored 38 points to give the Fever a 99-93 overtime win.

The Indiana Fever are set to face off against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday afternoon in a huge road matchup with playoff implications. Caitlin Clark's team has been struggling to stay afloat in the race for the postseason.

The Indiana Fever continue to command the headlines. Caitlin Clark is the world’s most popular women’s basketball player, Sophie Cunningham generates buzz with various antics, and now their