Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is not going to return to motion this yr, with the staff 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 damage throughout Indiana’s 87-77 victory over the Connecticut Solar. Her restoration was sophisticated 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 onerous all through this time, doing every thing doable to get well and return to the courtroom however, finally, time just isn’t on our facet,” Fever COO and GM Amber Cox stated in an announcement. “Whereas we are going to proceed working with Caitlin and supply her with each useful resource we’ve obtainable, there may be not sufficient time left in our season for her to securely return, and her long-term well being and well-being stays our prime 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 recreation. Her playmaking was essential in serving to Indiana seize the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup earlier within the yr.
Clark herself addressed followers on social media, confirming the troublesome choice.
“I had hoped to share a greater replace, however I cannot be returning to play this season. I spent hours within the gymnasium day-after-day with the singular objective of getting again on the market, dissatisfied isn’t a sufficiently big phrase to explain how I’m feeling. I wish to thank everybody who had my again via all of the uncertainty. This has been extremely irritating, however even within the dangerous, there may be good. The best way the followers continued to point out up for me, and for the Fever, introduced me a lot pleasure and necessary perspective. I’m so pleased with how this staff has solely gotten stronger via adversity this yr. 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 day-after-day with the singular objective of getting again on the market, dissatisfied isn’t a sufficiently big phrase to explain how I’m feeling. I wish to thank everybody who had my again… pic.twitter.com/paD5sEYG1q
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) September 5, 2025
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