Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game, 3-Point Contest after injury

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Jul 16, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts from the bench during the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/File Photo

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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not compete in the WNBA All-Star game this weekend, the Rookie of the Year said on Thursday, after missing playing time due to injury.

The all-time collegiate scoring record holder sparked a womens basketball renaissance in Indianapolis and was expected to be among the main attractions at this weekends event in her teams home market.

She will also miss the 3-Point Contest, where she was set to face off against record-holder Sabrina Ionescu of the reigning champions New York Liberty.

I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I cant participate in the 3-Point Contest or the All-Star Game. I have to rest my body, said Clark.

I will still be at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and Im looking forward to helping Sandy (Brondello) coach our team to a win. Cant wait to see you all out there!

Clark was sidelined from Wednesdays game against the Liberty due to a right-groin injury, after missing several more games earlier this season due to a quad injury and left-groin injury.

Clark, who had never missed a collegiate game due to injury, was named one of the team captains for the All-Star Game after receiving the most fan votes with 1,293,526