Caitlin Clark groin injury update: Will Fever star miss games? When can she return? Coach spills details

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury in the final minute of an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday

Updated on: Jul 16, 2025, 09:15:00 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury in the final minute of an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday at TD Garden, raising concerns about her availability for upcoming games. The 23-year-old was visibly emotional as she was taken to the bench, adding to her challenging 2025 WNBA season marked by multiple injuries.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark sits on the bench after a groin injury (AP)

Caitlin Clark groin injury update

Indiana coach Stephanie White said that Clark ‘felt a little something in her groin’. She further added that Clark will get evaluated and ‘see what happens from there’.

After completing a bounce pass to teammate Kelsey Mitchell for a layup with about 40 seconds remaining, Clark held the inside of her right thigh before walking over and banging her head against the stanchion in apparent frustration.

Clark, the 2024 No. 1 pick, missed nine regular-season games and the Commissioner’s Cup final in 2025 due to a left quad strain and a left groin injury. Before 2025, she never missed a game in her collegiate or pro career. Since returning on July 9, she’s averaged 12.0 points, 9.3 assists, but struggled with shooting (35% or lower in six straight games).

Will Caitlin Clark miss games?

The Fever have not ruled Clark out for their next game against the New York Liberty tomorrow.

The Fever (9-10) went 3-2 without Clark during her earlier groin absence, including a 94-86 win over the Wings. Kelsey Mitchell (20 points) and Aari McDonald have filled the gap, but Clark’s 13 assists in her July 14 return against the Wings highlight her value.

When can Caitlin Clark return?

No official return date is confirmed, pending medical evaluation. Clark’s prior groin injury sidelined her for two weeks (June 24–July 9), but her quick return to practice on July 7 suggests a shorter recovery if the injury is minor.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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