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Caitlin Clark Ruled Out After Reinjuring Groin, All-Star Status Remains Unclear

Sidelined again with a right groin strain, the Fever’s star guard faces an uncertain All-Star weekend under fan scrutiny over her injury updates.

People walk by a replica WNBA court inside the Indianapolis International Airport, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Amy Tennery
A view shows the WNBA All-Star Game logo inside the Indianapolis International Airport, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Amy Tennery
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket against Jacy Sheldon #4 of the Connecticut Sun during the first half at the TD Garden on July 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on against the Atlanta Dream on August 26, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overview

  • The Fever shifted Clark’s status from “questionable” to “out” for Wednesday’s matchup against the Liberty after she reinjured her right groin in the final moments of Tuesday’s game against the Sun.
  • Dr. Jesse Morse noted bilateral adductor weaknesses and warned of compensatory injury patterns while recommending daily hyperbaric chamber sessions and stem cell injections to accelerate healing.
  • Fans have criticized the Fever’s ambiguous day-to-day injury reports as a ticket-sales tactic, recalling a 47 percent drop in Mystics game attendance following Clark’s earlier groin setback.
  • WNBA legend Lisa Leslie drew on her own groin injury experience to advise deep tissue treatment and rest, cautioning that lingering trauma can disrupt hip strength and performance.
  • Indianapolis has organized 60 ticketed All-Star weekend events and fan festivals centered on Clark’s popularity, but her participation now remains in doubt pending further medical evaluation.