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Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White provided an update on the status of Caitlin Clark's participation in the upcoming All-Star Weekend festivities in Indianapolis.
Shortly before the Fever's game against the New York Liberty on Wednesday, Clark was downgraded to out due to a right groin injury. IndyStar Sports' Chloe Peterson tweeted that White said Clark's status was determined following a scan of her groin.
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White also said in a pregame interview on Wednesday that Clark's status for the All-Star Game on Saturday will be decided by the Fever star and her agency.
"Caitlin and her team will make decisions when it comes to All-Star," White said. "It's a big deal for us to have All-Star in Indianapolis. ... As the coach of the Indiana Fever, it's not a bigger deal than our long-term season. But it's also part of the fun. So, those are conversations that Caitlin will have with her group. ... We're gonna support her no matter what."
Clark's latest setback is her fourth injury in three months. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year missed Indiana's preseason opener on May 3 due to a tightness in her quad. She then suffered a separate quad strain against the New York on May 24. Clark missed five games in over two weeks.
Following the Fever's West Coast trip in June, Clark reported pain and got an MRI. She was sidelined for four games due to a left groin injury, including the Commissioner's Cup title game. She returned on July 9 and now faces another setback.
Before her injury woes this season, Caitlin Clark played in 46 consecutive games to start her WNBA career.
Caitlin Clark's All-Star Game coach comments on the Fever star's latest injury
New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello commented on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's latest injury. Brondello will serve as the coach of Team Clark in Saturday's All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Before New York's game against Indiana on Wednesday, Brondello was asked about Clark's injury.
"You never want to see a player get injured," Brondello said. "A player like Caitlin, coming back has had few injuries this year. She’s a great player. ... As for the All-Star, I’m excited to get to know her a little bit."
Brondello later added that her team also had its fair share of injuries this season. Jonquel Jones, the 2024 WNBA Finals MVP, has played in just nine games due to a right ankle sprain.
Brondello's Liberty dominated the Caitlin Clark-less Fever on Wednesday 98-77. Following the All-Star break, the teams will have a rematch on Tuesday.
