WNBA World Reacts to Caitlin Clark Missing All-Star Game Due to Injury

Caitlin Clark announced she will not be competing in the All-Star Game or three-point contest.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the first half against Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark announced the unfortunate news Thursday that she will not be competing in the WNBA All-Star Game or three-point contest due to injury.

Clark will be out after re-aggravating a groin injury during the Fever's game against the Sun earlier this week. She has been dealing with a lingering and repetitive injury in her leg since the preseason, and has made the tough decision to rest instead of play in the All-Star Game.

“I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point Contest or All-Star Game," Clark announced in a statement. "I have to rest my body, I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I’m looking forward to helping Sandy coach our team to a win.”

The news is a bummer all around—Clark made history with the amount of votes she received for the All-Star Game, she is captain of one of the two All-Star teams, and her team is hosting the event. Though she will still be in attendance for the All-Star Game, she is missing out on the chance to partake due to these nagging injury concerns.

Following Clark's announcement, Fever chief operating officer and general manager Amy Cox restated her pride in Clark.

We are so proud of #22 and are beyond excited to celebrate Caitlin in her city this weekend. ❤️ https://t.co/VPsqEZKxTW

— Amber Cox (@AmberLCox) July 17, 2025

In addition to Cox, many others fans and people across the WNBA landscape reacted to the news and expressed that they hope Clark is healthy again soon.

Caitlin Clark shares that she will miss All Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

We certainly hope to see her back and healthy soon! https://t.co/GDHZH9NJvC

— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) July 17, 2025

Major bummer, but it's ultimately the right decision. Sucks that she passed on the NBA 3-point challenge to celebrate her first challenge in her home city only to have it taken away. https://t.co/1jZVP6mLIL

— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) July 17, 2025

Caitlin’s fans love her because she can do Caitlin Clark things. She has to get healthy to be able to be that amazing player and lock back into that trajectory we knew she was on before she got hurt.

Let’s face reality. She hasn’t been 100% all year.

She needs to take as much…

— Ken Swift (@kenswift) July 17, 2025

THIS SUCKS SO BAD. I'm so sad for her.

And obviously sad for the fans, too. UGH. https://t.co/w0NLUKk2LP

— Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) July 17, 2025

And there's your answer.

No Caitlin Clark for the 3-point contest or All-Star game. Hate to see it. But health is the priority. https://t.co/EggugjFqwV

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) July 17, 2025

Heart breaks for you, @CaitlinClark22.
This should have been your weekend.
Many many All-Stars ahead.
We’ll be here. ❤️‍🩹 https://t.co/ildaI5aE2D

— Jess (@FeverBandwagon) July 17, 2025

heal up caitlin you’ve done the right thing. ❤️

— correlation (@nosyone4) July 17, 2025

No CC for 3pt or All-Star…

😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔#WNBA #WNBAAllStar #WelcomeToTheW https://t.co/1yxJ2re2cE

— 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗺 👨🏾‍💻🎙🎥📰📺📸 (@AkiemBailum) July 17, 2025

in her city, this one hurts 😭💔 just praying for a healthy cc and we will continue to be here when that time comes. https://t.co/Un1esHvsRl

— aurora (@auraarosee) July 17, 2025

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