Caitlin Clark Suffers Another Injury Setback, Fever Fans Left Devastated Ahead of All-Star Weekend

Just as things were starting to click for the Indiana Fever, heartbreak struck again.

After winning three straight games and finally enjoying a stretch with a healthy roster, Coach Stephanie White’s optimism was short-lived. Star rookie Caitlin Clark has re-aggravated her groin injury—an all-too-familiar setback in what’s been a rollercoaster debut season.

With just 30 seconds left against the Connecticut Sun, Clark delivered a perfect assist to Kelsey Mitchell—then grimaced, clutching her groin. The image of her walking off the court in tears sent a chill through the Fever fanbase.

This isn’t new territory for Clark. She’s already missed 10 games due to a quadricep and groin strain. Though her return brought energy, the numbers told a different story: just 50 points on 31.1% shooting in her last four games. Yet, her impact remains undeniable—averaging 9 assists and pulling down 19 rebounds in that same stretch.

Coach White offered little clarity postgame: “No update, just felt a little something in her groin. We’ll evaluate it and see what happens.”

Clark, who was set to captain in the WNBA All-Star Game and compete in the 3-point contest, may now be sidelined again. For Indiana, that’s more than a setback—it’s a gut punch.

With a 12-10 record and mounting injuries, the Fever’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. And fans across the league are left asking the same question:

Will Caitlin Clark be ready in time—or is another chapter of her rookie season already closed?

Caitlin Clark appeared to be in pain after this play late in the fourth quarter.

Clark returned to play last week after missing 5 games with a groin injury. pic.twitter.com/y78M3mDeCf

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