Caitlin Clark Out for the Remainder of the Season as WNBA Star Continues Rehabilitation
Caitlin Clark will not return to action for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season, as revealed by Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White. The decision came after a critical meeting among team officials to assess Clark’s progress following a right groin injury that has kept her sidelined since.
Clark’s absence has been prolonged and highly impactful not only for her personally, but for the entire Fever organization and its fanbase. Despite diligent efforts in rehabilitation including non-contact 5-on-0 drills Clark has not regained clearance for full-contact play. With the regular season drawing to a close, both the team and league insiders, including former WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie, advise shutting her down to ensure long-term health and avoid severe risk to her recovery.
ESPN had hypothetically penciled in September 9, the Fever’s final regular-season game, as a possible return date but that appears increasingly unlikely. Robin spotlights that the Fever’s playoff fate now rests on its frontcourt depth and collective consistency. Indeed, the team has sustained further injuries including Chloe Bibby’s season-long absence greatly thinning its roster.
Despite playing just 13 games this season, Caitlin Clark’s impact has been seismic. She remains a two-time All-Star and was named a captain for the 2025 game, underscoring her importance to the league and her peers. Her absence has reverberated throughout the WNBA, with ticket prices dropping, broadcast ratings fluctuating, and fans eager for her return..
As the Fever navigate the closing stretch of the season, the focus has shifted. Winning now requires reliance on emerging talent, frontline strategy, and preserving Clark’s future performance. Whether she returns in a playoff setting remains unconfirmed, but her long-term recovery unquestionably takes precedence over a rushed return.