Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star ‘done for the season’; WNBA analyst makes bold prediction

Caitlin Clark might not play this season. A WNBA analyst, Rachel DeMita, made a bold prediction about the Indiana Fever star on her podcast.

Published on: Aug 21, 2025, 03:28:40 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Caitlin Clark might not play this season. A WNBA analyst, Rachel DeMita, made a bold prediction about the Indiana Fever star on her podcast, repeatedly saying that the 23-year-old will miss the team's remaining games this season. Clark has not played since hurting her groin in the final minute of a game on July 15 at Connecticut. She has already suffered three different muscle injuries in the last few weeks and has missed 22 games in total, including the last 13 and All-Star weekend in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Getty Images via AFP)

Meanwhile, Indiana coach Stephanie White has still not revealed a timetable for her star's return. The Fever, who lost three other key players with season-ending injuries over the last two weeks, have nine games remaining.

"Until she can get into practice and until you guys see her in practice, it’s really status quo,” White said after Wednesday's workout.

Rachel DeMita’s key Caitlin Clark prediction

Rachel DeMita, a former Big 3 League reporter, on her podcast, said he believes Clark is done for the season.

“I don’t think Caitlin Clark is coming back," she said. Her statement has sparked worries among the Fever's fanbase.

Why Rachel DeMita's opinion matters

DeMita was recently fired as a Big 3 League reporter after holding the post for several years. She has now started focusing on the WNBA. The analyst has been commenting on Clark's injury. She is married to former Oklahoma City Thunder player Andre Roberson.

Clark never missed a game in college and played in every Fever game last season when she won the WNBA's Rookie of the Year Award. Indiana spent the offseason going all-in on putting a stronger supporting cast around the former Iowa star and those moves appear to have paid off by keeping the Fever in playoff position without Clark and the rest.

But Clark still has a role with the Fever.

“Caitlin's still there, like that hasn't wavered,” All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell said. “And I think even though they're not in the lineup, we still feel everyone's presence.”

(With AP inputs)

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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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