why isn't caitlin clark playing

Caitlin Clark is not playing because she was ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season due to injuries. She injured her right groin on July 15, and this injury was later complicated by a bone bruise in her left ankle. The Indiana Fever made a collaborative decision on September 4 to rule her out for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. Additionally, due to league roster rules, she was not included on the Fever's active roster for the playoffs, meaning she is ineligible to return this postseason even if she were healthy. Clark has not played since mid-July and continues rehabbing but is not practicing with the team. The Fever are focusing on her full recovery for the 2026 season.