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Caitlin Clark, the standout player for the Indiana Fever and reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, has withdrawn from the WNBA All-Star Game due to a right groin injury. Scheduled for July 19, the game will see Brittney Sykes and Brionna Jones replace Clark and Satou Sabally in various events. Clark’s injury raises concerns for the Fever, who are currently navigating a challenging season. The All-Star Weekend festivities, including interactive experiences and a unique draft format, promise excitement for fans despite Clark’s absence.
Indianapolis — Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever star and reigning Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, has officially withdrawn from the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game due to a right groin injury. The All-Star Game is set to take place on Saturday, July 19, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. The injury has also sidelined Clark from participating in the 3-Point Contest, prompting the league to name replacements for her and Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally.
In her absence, Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics and Brionna Jones of the Atlanta Dream will step in to compete at the All-Star events. The replacement decisions were announced following the recent selection of All-Star team starters and reserves, which were revealed on June 30 and July 6, respectively. Clark’s injury means she will not partake in the weekend festivities that also include the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and the WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest, airing live on ESPN.
This season has been challenging for Clark. Despite her stellar performance, which averages 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds over 13 games, she has faced a series of non-contact injuries resulting in 11 missed games. This includes previous injuries to her left quad and a different left groin issue. Remarkably, prior to this season, Clark had never missed a game, boasting 181 consecutive starts throughout her collegiate and professional career.
As the Indiana Fever manages a 4-6 record without Clark this season, they currently hold a 12-11 standing, positioned sixth in the league. The team’s ability to contend in her absence is uncertain as they navigate this crucial part of the season.
Fans attending the All-Star Weekend can look forward to interactive experiences at the WNBA Live festival, presented by Panini, which will take place on July 18 and 19 at the Indiana Convention Center. The festival aims to celebrate fashion, music, and culture, engaging fans with the league and its athletes. During the weekend, players are also expected to walk the orange carpet, showcasing their personal style as a part of the All-Star festivities.
This year’s All-Star Game will employ a draft format in which team captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will select their respective squads. This innovative approach offers a fresh take on traditional All-Star games, allowing captains to strategize their line-ups. In a recent twist during the selection process, Clark suggested a coaching trade between her team and Collier’s team.
The Kia WNBA Skills Challenge will feature notable players such as Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), Natasha Cloud (New York Liberty), Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm), Erica Wheeler (another Seattle Storm representative), and Courtney Williams from the Minnesota Lynx. The challenge will test various basketball skills and include a 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid as one of the obstacles.
Ticket Information: Fans looking to attend the All-Star Game and related events can purchase their tickets through Ticketmaster. The game and associated activities will be broadcast across multiple platforms, including ABC, Disney+, and ESPN+, allowing fans to follow the action regardless of attendance.
As the league’s excitement builds in anticipation of the All-Star festivities, the focus will undoubtedly remain on the injury status of Caitlin Clark and the impact it has on the Indiana Fever as they look to compete in the WNBA this season.
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