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Caitlin Clark Withdraws From WNBA All-Star Game and 3-Point Contest

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has named replacements for Clark across All-Star weekend events.

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Jul 18, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud receives her trophy from WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 WNBA All Star Skills Challenge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 15: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever walks off of the court after a game against the Connecticut Sun during the second half at the TD Garden on July 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Clark sustained a right groin injury in the final minute of Indiana’s 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15 and will not compete in Friday’s 3-Point Contest or Saturday’s All-Star Game.
  • Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes will take Clark’s spot as an All-Star Game starter and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull will enter the 3-Point Contest.
  • This marks Clark’s third lower-body setback of the season after earlier absences for a left quad strain and left groin injury that cost her ten regular-season games and the Commissioner’s Cup final.
  • Despite sitting out on-court events, Clark will remain at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to support and assist coach Sandy Brondello during Team Clark’s All-Star Game appearance.
  • Clark’s withdrawal highlights concerns over player health and workload under the league’s expanded 44-game schedule as collective bargaining talks continue.