Caitlin Clark decides to forgo WNBA All-Star festivities after suffering injury

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello says she is looking forward to coaching Caitlin Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday as a lingering groin injury threatens the Fever star’s status for the weekend.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said on Thursday she will not participate in the WNBA All-Star Game or the festivities around it after she appeared to re-aggravate a groin injury.

Clark announced the decision in a statement through the team.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, center, reacts from the bench during the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on July 16, 2025. (John Jones-Imagn Images)

"I’m so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend. 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," she said. "I know this will be the best All-Star yet.

"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.

"Can’t wait to see you all out there."

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, #22, reacts with a possible injury after a play against the Connecticut Sun in the second half at TD Garden in Boston on July 15, 2025. (David Butler II-Imagn Images)

Clark suffered the injury in the waning moments of the Fever’s win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. She appeared to tweak her upper leg