The Indiana Fever received another discouraging update regarding star guard Caitlin Clark’s injury status, continuing a frustrating trend in what has been an injury-plagued 2025 season for the All-Star rookie. After entering the year with a strong record of durability—having never missed a game due to injury since high school—Clark has now been sidelined for the third time this season.
This latest setback comes as a result of a groin injury she aggravated just before the WNBA All-Star break. Although there was early optimism that she might return in time for the Fever’s first game after the break against the New York Liberty, that now appears increasingly unlikely.
Fever head coach Stephanie White provided a brief update on Clark’s status during Monday’s media availability. According to team reporter Chloe Peterson, White said there was “no update” at that moment since Clark was scheduled to meet with medical professionals both Monday and Tuesday. Despite being unlikely to suit up, Clark will still travel with the team to New York.
“She will still be making the trip to New York with the team, but she is anticipated to be out tomorrow,” Peterson shared via social media.
Fans took to social media to express both concern and frustration. One user emphasized the importance of Clark returning in time for the playoffs, writing, “Team staying above .500, and get her back for playoff run is what this season boils down to.” Others were more critical of Coach White’s handling of the situation, with one fan posting, “She is out a minimum of 2 weeks. Stephanie White needs to stop this bullhive.”
Another fan tried to make sense of the logistics, pointing out that if Clark is traveling with the team while also attending medical appointments, it could imply she’s meeting with doctors in both Indianapolis and New York.
While the Fever remain hopeful for her return, it’s clear that Clark’s health will be a critical factor in the team’s push for the playoffs. The franchise and its fans are now left to wait and hope for positive news in the coming days, with the goal of seeing Clark return to peak form in time for the postseason.
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