Caitlin Clark’s Status for Fever-Liberty Clash Revealed Amid All-Star Concerns

Caitlin Clark’s All-Star Game Status in Jeopardy Amid Injury Setback
By Jake Nisse | Updated: 22:36 BST, 16 July 2025

Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark faces uncertainty ahead of Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game after being ruled out of Wednesday’s matchup against the New York Liberty with a right groin injury. The setback, sustained during Tuesday’s 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun, marks Clark’s 10th missed regular-season game this year and raises concerns about her availability for the league’s marquee event.

Clark appeared to re-aggravate her groin injury late in Tuesday’s win over Connecticut.

The 22-year-old guard, who leads the WNBA in fan voting and is slated to captain her All-Star team, appeared emotional after exiting Tuesday’s game. “She’s worked tirelessly to stay on the court, so this is crushing,” a Fever insider said. Clark had only recently returned from a left groin injury that sidelined her for four games in June, along with a prior five-game absence due to a quad issue. Notably, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer never missed a game during her college career at Iowa or her rookie WNBA season before this year.

All-Star Implications
The timing couldn’t be worse. The All-Star Game—set for Clark’s home arena, Gainbridge Fieldhouse—features her as both a team captain and a three-point contest participant. While the league hasn’t officially commented on her status, Fever coach Christie Sides hinted at caution: “Player health is our priority. We’ll assess day by day.”

Clark’s absence would leave a major void in the All-Star lineup.

Fans have flooded social media with support, with #ClarkAllStar trending globally. The Fever, however, remain focused on their playoff push, sitting sixth in the standings at 12-14. “We need Caitlin at full strength for the long haul,” Sides added.

Injury-Plagued Season
Clark’s rookie year has been a rollercoaster. After a scorching start that earned her back-to-back Rookie of the Month honors, injuries disrupted her momentum. Despite this, she averages 17.4 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game, keeping her in Rookie of the Year contention.

League officials are reportedly preparing contingency plans for the All-Star festivities, which could include elevated roles for reserves like Seattle’s Jewell Loyd or Chicago’s Angel Reese. A final decision on Clark’s participation is expected Friday.

The All-Star Game is set to take place in Clark’s home arena.

For now, the basketball world holds its breath. As one fan tweeted: “The All-Star Game needs Caitlin. But her future matters more.”

Stay tuned for updates on Clark’s status.

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