Caitlin Clark Misses Rest of 2025 Season Due to Injury
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not play any further in the 2025 WNBA season due to an injury. The player herself announced it via her social media on Thursday night. Clark, who was the number 1 pick in the 2024 draft, only participated in 13 games this season and hasn’t played since July 15. She suffered a right groin injury in the final minute of the Fever’s victory over the Connecticut Sun.Clark has also had to deal with injuries to his left quadriceps and left groin this season. In addition, he suffered a bone contusion in his left ankle during a training session in August, which forced him to undergo rehabilitation along with the groin injury.I was hoping to share a better update, but I won’t be playing again this season. I spent hours in the gym every day with the sole goal of getting back on the court, disappointed is not a big enough word to describe how I feel.
Caitlin Clark
Indiana coach Stephanie White had commented on Thursday that the team wanted to assess the path forward for Clark after her recent trip to the West Coast and planned to “sit down after today’s practice and, hopefully, have a direction soon.” White had expressed the hope that Clark could return before the end of the regular season, but the two-time All-Star was unable to fully rejoin training before the Fever’s final regular season game on Tuesday. Indiana is still competing with Golden State, Seattle, and Los Angeles for one of the three remaining playoff spots. Clark did 5-on-0 drills earlier in the week, but hasn’t participated in much contact work, according to White. Throughout this time, the Fever have emphasized that they would prioritize Clark’s long-term well-being. The Fever’s Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Amber Cox, stated: “Caitlin has worked very hard during this time, doing everything possible to recover and return to the court, but, ultimately, time is not on our side. While we will continue to work with Caitlin and provide her with all available resources, there is not enough time left in our season for her to return safely, and her long-term health and well-being remain our top priority. We look forward to having her back at full strength to start the 2026 season.” In 2025, the guard averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds, without playing more than five consecutive games during the summer. Clark never missed a game in her college career or in her first year in the WNBA. She spent the offseason in Indianapolis and received excellent reviews for her constant hard work on the court and in the gym. However, her second season was defined by her absence, as she was unable to follow up on a standout rookie campaign, in which she earned first-team All-WNBA honors, finished fourth in MVP voting, and fueled tremendous growth in the league’s popularity. The Fever have lost five players to injury this season: Clark; also guards Aari McDonald (foot), Sydney Colson (knee) and Sophie Cunningham (knee); and forward Chloe Bibby (knee), who was ruled out on Thursday.I want to thank everyone who supported me throughout all the uncertainty. This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is some good. The way the fans continued to support me, and the Fever, brought me a lot of joy and an important perspective. I am very proud of how this team has strengthened through adversity this year. Now it’s time to close out the season and claim our place in the Playoffs.
Caitlin Clark
