Caitlin Clark Out for Remainder of WNBA Season Due to Groin Injury
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the WNBA season due to a right groin injury, impacting her second professional year and the team's playoff push.
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Overview
- Caitlin Clark will miss the remainder of the WNBA season for the Indiana Fever due to a right groin injury, ending her second professional year prematurely.
- Clark sustained multiple injuries, including a right groin injury, bone bruise, and quad injury, leading to her absence for the rest of the 2025 season.
- In 13 games this season, Clark averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds, showcasing her impact before the season-ending injury.
- The Indiana Fever, currently in eighth place, will continue their playoff push without Clark, who is one of five players lost to injury this season.
- Her absence significantly impacts the Fever's performance as they hold a 1 1/2-game lead over Los Angeles with three games remaining in the season.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover Caitlin Clark's season-ending injury with a neutral and factual approach. They prioritize reporting the official announcement, direct statements from Clark and team management, and relevant statistics. The coverage avoids loaded language or speculative commentary, focusing instead on providing clear, objective information about her health and the team's situation.
"This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good."
CBS News"Clark admitted in her statement that the news has been "incredibly frustrating" but thanked the fans for their support in recent months while she was injured."
USA TODAY"This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good."
Chicago Tribune"This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good."
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FAQ
Caitlin Clark suffered a right groin injury, a bone bruise in her left ankle, and previously had left quad and left groin injuries, which together have caused her to miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season.
Before her injury, Caitlin Clark averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game over 13 games in the 2025 season.
Clark's absence significantly affects the Fever's performance; the team holds only a 1½-game lead over the Los Angeles Sparks with three games left and has lost multiple players to injury. Without Clark, the Fever's odds to win the WNBA Finals have dropped substantially, making them less of a title contender.
Clark expressed deep disappointment about not returning this season, shared that she spent many hours trying to recover, thanked fans for their support, and emphasized pride in her team's resilience despite adversity. She described the situation as incredibly frustrating but found some positive perspective from fan support.
The Indiana Fever currently hold the eighth and final playoff spot with a 21-19 record, 1½ games ahead of the ninth-place Los Angeles Sparks, but have been impacted by injuries to multiple players, including Clark, which challenge their playoff push.
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