Caitlin Clark is set to miss the rest of the WNBA season after suffering a groin injury in July.
“I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” Clark, 23, wrote in an Instagram post late Thursday, September 4, alongside black-and-white photos of her and her teammates. “I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling.”
The Indiana Fever point guard continued, “I want to thank everyone who had my back through all the uncertainty. This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans continued to show up for me, and for the Fever, brought me so much joy and important perspective. I am so proud of how this team has only gotten stronger through adversity this year.”
“Now it’s time to close out the season and claim our spot in the Playoffs🖤,” Clark concluded.
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA arrival has been a headline-making affair — both on and off the court. Clark, 22, made her highly anticipated pro debut with the Indiana Fever on May 14, and since then, her fiercely debated status as the face of the league has continued to take some dramatic twists and turns. Most recently, […]
Clark has not been seen on the court since July 15, when she experienced a right groin injury in the final moments of the Fever’s game against the Connecticut Sun, per ESPN.
In a joint post shared by the Fever and WNBA Instagram accounts on July 17, Clark confirmed she would have to sit out both the WNBA All-Star Game and 3-Point Contest.
“I’m so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend,” she said in a statement. “I want to thank the Indianapolis Host Committee and all of the people that have put endless work in over the past year to put this event together. I know this will be the best All-Star yet.”
She added, “I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest my body. I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I’m looking forward to helping Sandy [Brondello] coach our team to a win.”
UPDATE: 5/28/25 at 10:54 a.m. ET — The WNBA completed its investigation into alleged racist comments made at the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on May 17 and was not able to substantiate the claims. “We have investigated the report of racist fan behavior in the vicinity of the court during the May 17, […]
Several of Clark’s Fever teammates commented on Thursday’s Instagram post to send her well wishes amid the disappointing news that she won’t return to the court this season.
“2026 going to be the best season yet 🥳,” wrote Lexie Hull.
Aliyah Boston added, “Miss you big dawgggggggg❤️❤️you’ll be back.”
Golden State Valkyries player Kate Martin commented, “Love you cc, I’m proud of you.”
