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Caitlin Clark Ruled Out for Third Straight Game with Groin Injury

Stephanie White reports Clark consulted specialists on a day-to-day plan aimed at preserving her long-term health

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever wears a shirt saying "Pay us what you owe us" prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • Clark will miss Thursday’s 7 p.m. ET game against the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, marking her third consecutive absence.
  • This right groin setback is her fourth soft-tissue injury in three months and has limited her to 13 of 24 games played this season.
  • Head coach Stephanie White confirmed Clark met with additional doctors but declined to offer a firm timeline for her return.
  • The Fever are 5–7 without Clark and sit at 12–12 overall, intensifying questions about their playoff positioning and season strategy.
  • Sabrina Ionescu encouraged Clark to view the hiatus as a potential long-term benefit, while analyst Rachel DeMita suggested Indiana could shut her down if playoff hopes slip