Caitlin Clark out of WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis!
Jul 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts on the bench after a play in the final second of the game against the Connecticut Sun at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Health issues continue for Caitlin Clark. The star point guard of the Indiana Fever has been forced to withdraw from the WNBA All-Star Weekend after suffering a groin injury during the game against the Connecticut Sun last Tuesday.
Breaking: Caitlin Clark announced she will not participate in the WNBA All-Star game or three-point contest.
Clark left the Fever’s game on Tuesday with a groin injury. pic.twitter.com/rQqXfnmKkW
— ESPN (@espn) July 17, 2025
An injury that deprives WNBA of its biggest star
The incident occurred in the last minute of play. While grabbing a defensive rebound and delivering an assist to Kelsey Mitchell, Clark felt discomfort in her groin and had to be replaced by Sydney Colson. « She felt discomfort in her groin, she’ll be examined and we’ll see what comes out of it, » her coach Stephanie White reacted after the game.
This new injury comes at a particularly bad time for the 23-year-old player, who had already missed nine games this season due to a quad issue and a previous groin injury. Since returning from injury against the Las Vegas Aces, Clark has struggled to find her usual rhythm, averaging only 12.5 points on 30% shooting and 23% from 3-point range in her last four games.
Missing a home All-Star Game
Clark’s withdrawal represents a significant blow for the WNBA and its ratings, especially since the event is taking place in Indianapolis, her home city. The Fever star was team captain for the All-Star Game and was also scheduled to participate in the 3-point contest organized the day before.
« I’m thrilled that Indianapolis is hosting the WNBA All-Star this weekend, » Clark explained in a message posted on social media. « I’m extremely sad and disappointed that I won’t be able to participate in the 3-point contest or the All-Star Game. I need to rest. I’ll still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the entire event and I can’t wait to help Sandy lead our team to victory. »
Despite her recent shooting struggles, Clark remains confident: « I’m not making as many shots as expected, but I think it’s starting to come back. But I think I’m still managing to create plays for my teammates, » she had stated after the victory against the Dallas Wings.
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