Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark won’t return to motion this 12 months, with the crew confirming she has been dominated out for the rest of the 2025 WNBA season.
Clark has been sidelined since July 15, when she suffered a proper groin harm throughout Indiana’s 87-77 victory over the Connecticut Solar. Her restoration was difficult by a later bone bruise, and with solely weeks left within the season, the Fever made the choice to prioritize her long-term well being.
“Caitlin has labored so exhausting all through this time, doing all the things attainable to recuperate and return to the court docket however, in the end, time is just not on our facet,” Fever COO and GM Amber Cox mentioned in a press release. “Whereas we are going to proceed working with Caitlin and supply her with each useful resource we now have accessible, there’s not sufficient time left in our season for her to securely return, and her long-term well being and well-being stays our high precedence. We’re wanting ahead to having her again at full energy to begin the 2026 season.”
The 23-year-old guard nonetheless made her presence felt in her second skilled marketing campaign. In 13 appearances, she averaged 16.5 factors, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per sport. Her playmaking was essential in serving to Indiana seize the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup earlier within the 12 months.
Clark herself addressed followers on social media, confirming the tough resolution.
“I had hoped to share a greater replace, however I cannot be returning to play this season. I spent hours within the gymnasium on daily basis with the singular purpose of getting again on the market, upset isn’t a large enough phrase to explain how I’m feeling. I need to thank everybody who had my again via all of the uncertainty. This has been extremely irritating, however even within the dangerous, there’s good. The best way the followers continued to indicate up for me, and for the Fever, introduced me a lot pleasure and essential perspective. I’m so pleased with how this crew has solely gotten stronger via adversity this 12 months. Now it’s time to shut out the season and declare our spot within the Playoffs🖤.”
I had hoped to share a greater replace, however I cannot be returning to play this season. I spent hours within the gymnasium on daily basis with the singular purpose of getting again on the market, upset isn’t a large enough phrase to explain how I’m feeling. I need to thank everybody who had my again… pic.twitter.com/paD5sEYG1q
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) September 5, 2025
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