Caitlin Clark injury update: Indiana Fever star shares devastating news about rest of season

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark confirmed Thursday night that she will not return to the court this year, ending her second WNBA season with just three games left on the schedule.

The two-time All-Star and reigning Rookie of the Year had been sidelined since mid-July with a right groin injury and later suffered a bone bruise that slowed her recovery. Her announcement is a major blow to the Fever, who are still fighting for the league’s final playoff spot.

Caitlin Clark rules herself out after long recovery attempt

Caitlin Clark shared the difficult news directly with fans on social media. “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” she wrote on X.

“I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling. I want to thank everyone who had my back through all the uncertainty.”

The 23-year-old guard said the support from Fever fans kept her motivated despite setbacks. “This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans continued to show up for me, and for the Fever, brought me so much joy and important perspective.

I am so proud of how this team has only gotten stronger through adversity this year. Now it’s time to close out the season and claim our spot in the playoffs.

”Clark averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5 rebounds across 13 games before her season ended. She had looked close to returning earlier this week, taking part in light drills, but contact work never followed.

Indiana Fever bracing for stretch run without Caitlin Clark

Fever general manager Amber Cox acknowledged the timing made a comeback impossible.

“Caitlin has worked so hard throughout this time, doing everything possible to recover and return to the court but, ultimately, time is not on our side,” Cox said in a statement.

Cox continued, “while we will continue working with Caitlin and provide her with every resource we have available, there is not enough time left in our season for her to safely return, and her long-term health and well-being remains our top priority. We are looking forward to having her back at full strength to start the 2026 season.”Also Read: Anthony Edwards receives words of caution from Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade ahead of 2025-26 NBA seasonClark’s absence adds to a brutal injury list for Indiana, with multiple guards already out for the year. Despite the setbacks, the Fever sit in eighth place, clinging to the final playoff berth.