Caitlin Clark announced the unfortunate news Thursday that she will not be competing in the WNBA All-Star Game or three-point contest due to injury.
Clark will be out after re-aggravating a groin injury during the Fever's game against the Sun earlier this week. She has been dealing with a lingering and repetitive injury in her leg since the preseason, and has made the tough decision to rest instead of play in the All-Star Game.
“I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point Contest or All-Star Game," Clark announced in a statement. "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 coach our team to a win.”
The news is a bummer all around—Clark made history with the amount of votes she received for the All-Star Game, she is captain of one of the two All-Star teams, and her team is hosting the event. Though she will still be in attendance for the All-Star Game, she is missing out on the chance to partake due to these nagging injury concerns.
Following Clark's announcement, Fever chief operating officer and general manager Amy Cox restated her pride in Clark.
We are so proud of #22 and are beyond excited to celebrate Caitlin in her city this weekend. ❤️ https://t.co/VPsqEZKxTW
— Amber Cox (@AmberLCox) July 17, 2025
In addition to Cox, many others fans and people across the WNBA landscape reacted to the news and expressed that they hope Clark is healthy again soon.
Caitlin Clark shares that she will miss All Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) July 17, 2025
We certainly hope to see her back and healthy soon! https://t.co/GDHZH9NJvC
Major bummer, but it's ultimately the right decision. Sucks that she passed on the NBA 3-point challenge to celebrate her first challenge in her home city only to have it taken away. https://t.co/1jZVP6mLIL
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) July 17, 2025
Caitlin’s fans love her because she can do Caitlin Clark things. She has to get healthy to be able to be that amazing player and lock back into that trajectory we knew she was on before she got hurt.
— Ken Swift (@kenswift) July 17, 2025
Let’s face reality. She hasn’t been 100% all year.
She needs to take as much…
THIS SUCKS SO BAD. I'm so sad for her.
— Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) July 17, 2025
And obviously sad for the fans, too. UGH. https://t.co/w0NLUKk2LP
And there's your answer.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) July 17, 2025
No Caitlin Clark for the 3-point contest or All-Star game. Hate to see it. But health is the priority. https://t.co/EggugjFqwV
Heart breaks for you, @CaitlinClark22.
— Jess (@FeverBandwagon) July 17, 2025
This should have been your weekend.
Many many All-Stars ahead.
We’ll be here. ❤️🩹 https://t.co/ildaI5aE2D
heal up caitlin you’ve done the right thing. ❤️
— correlation (@nosyone4) July 17, 2025
No CC for 3pt or All-Star…
— 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗺 👨🏾💻🎙🎥📰📺📸 (@AkiemBailum) July 17, 2025
😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔#WNBA #WNBAAllStar #WelcomeToTheW https://t.co/1yxJ2re2cE
in her city, this one hurts 😭💔 just praying for a healthy cc and we will continue to be here when that time comes. https://t.co/Un1esHvsRl
— aurora (@auraarosee) July 17, 2025
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