Caitlin Clark declines participation in WNBA All-Star events due to recent injury
Indiana Fever's star point guard, Caitlin Clark, will not be participating in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, as she is recovering from a right groin sprain sustained during a game against the Connecticut Sun on July 15 [1]. Despite this setback, Clark plans to be "active on the sidelines" during the All-Star weekend, maintaining her team spirit and enthusiasm [3].
The injury occurred during a bounce pass to Kelsey Mitchell [6]. This is one of several injuries that have kept Clark out of 10 regular-season games in the current WNBA season [1]. However, the team's focus remains on Clark's long-term health [5].
Clark led fan voting for the All-Star Game [7], but her participation is currently uncertain due to her injury. The All-Star Game will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, a city Clark has expressed excitement for, thanking the Indianapolis Host Committee [4].
New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello has expressed eagerness to coach Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game [8]. The Fever will face the Liberty on July 22, their first game back from the All-Star break, on the road [1].
Fans can catch the Fever's next game on our website Digital's sports section [2]. Subscribers can also follow our website Digital's sports coverage on X and receive the Sports Huddle newsletter [2]. Ryan Gaydos, a senior editor for our website Digital, will be covering the game.
Following Wednesday night's loss to the New York Liberty, the Indiana Fever are 12-11 [9]. The team is eager to get back on track with their upcoming game against the Liberty.
Tamika Catchings, a WNBA legend and former Fever player, has expressed confidence that Clark will return stronger after her injury [2]. Fans and the team alike are looking forward to Clark's return and her continued contributions to the Fever's success.
Sports enthusiasts may be disappointed to hear that Caitlin Clark, the star point guard for the Indiana Fever, will not be participating in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game due to a right groin sprain. Despite this, Clark's health remains a priority for the team, and she is expected to recuperate before returning to the court. Meanwhile, fans can still catch the Fever's next game, against the New York Liberty, on our sports section of the website.
