Caitlin Clark appears to re-injure groin in major Fever concern
The WNBA ALL-Star appeared to re-injure her groin with 39.6 seconds left in Tuesday's 85-77 win over the Sun at TD Garden in Boston.
After making an assist in the waning seconds, Clark grabbed her groin and then walked to the bench in visible pain.
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Aliyah Boston talks to Caitlin Clark who walks to the bench and then exits the game after suffering a groin injury during the second half of the Fever's 85-77 road win over the Sun on July 15, 2025.
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Clark 'felt a little something in her groin,' and will be re-evaluated, Fever head coach Stephanie White told reporters after the game
Clark injured her groin on June 24, forcing her to miss five consecutive games, including the Commissioner's Cup final against the Lynx.
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Even before her groin injury, Clark missed another five games this season because of a left quad injury.
Caitlin Clark walks to the bench after being taken out of the game with a groin injury during the second half of the Fever's win over the Sun on July 15, 2025.
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Clark finished the game Tuesday with 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
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