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Injuries Sideline Clark and Howard, Prompt WNBA All-Star Roster Changes

Clark’s groin setback casts serious doubt on her All-Star weekend plans.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts on the bench after a play against the Connecticut Sun in the second half at TD Garden.
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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever sits on the bench after being taken out of a game with a possible injury during the second half of a game against the Connecticut Sun at the TD Garden on July 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark was ruled out of Wednesday’s game against the New York Liberty after re-aggravating a right groin injury late in Tuesday’s win over the Connecticut Sun.
  • Her participation in Friday’s 3-Point Contest and Saturday’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis remains under evaluation by the Fever medical staff.
  • The Fever are 8-5 with Clark and 4-5 without her this season, underscoring the challenge of navigating her career-high absence.
  • Atlanta Dream All-Star guard Rhyne Howard will miss the rest of July following a left knee injury suffered on July 11.
  • WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert named Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride to replace Howard on the All-Star roster.