Indiana fever star Caitlin Clark will not resume action this year as the team confirmed she was excluded for the rest of the 2025 WNBA season.
Clark has been eliminated since July 15, when she was injured in Indiana’s victory over Connecticut Suns 87-77. Later bone bruises complicated her recovery and with only a few weeks left in the season, fever decided to prioritize her long-term health.
“Kettering has been working hard during this time, doing everything possible to recover and return to court, but ultimately, time is not around us,” Fever Coo and GM Amber Cox said in a statement. “While we will continue to work with Caittering and provide her with every resource we provide, there is not enough time in the season to return safely, and her long-term health and well-being remains our top priority. We look forward to her being able to go all out to start the 2026 season.”
The 23-year-old defender still feels her presence in his second professional sport. In 13 games, she averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. Her game production is crucial to help Indiana capture the 2025 Commissioner Cup earlier this year.
Clark himself spoke to fans on social media, confirming the difficult decision.
“I had hoped to share a better update, but I wouldn’t be back to the game this season. I spent hours in the gym every day, and a bizarre goal is to get back there, disappointment isn’t big enough to describe my feelings. I want to thank everyone who made me turn all the uncertainty, which is incredible. Now, how this team is getting stronger in the adversity of this year.
I had hoped to share a better update, but I wouldn’t be back to the game this season. I spent hours in the gym every day, and a peculiar goal was to get back there, the word of disappointment wasn’t big enough to describe how I felt. I want to thank everyone who has my support… pic.twitter.com/pad5seyg1q
— Caitlin Clark (@caitlinclark22) September 5, 2025
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