Caitlin Clark’s All-Star Teammate Elects to Sit Out of Saturday’s Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Despite missing 11 games for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 WNBA season, point guard Caitlin Clark was named an All-Star for the second time in her two-year career.
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Clark, once again, led the WNBA in fan voting, receiving a record 1,293,536 votes, earning All-Star captain honors along with Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier.
Team Clark will be coached by the New York Liberty’s Sandy Brondello, while Team Collier will have the Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve. Team Clark will feature the following players:
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Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty)
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A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
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Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercury)
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Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm)
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Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics)
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Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics)
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Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
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Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark© Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
However, while Clark may have to miss the All-Star game herself with a groin injury, another player on Team Clark has already decided to sit out.
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The Mercury’s Sabally has been out since July 3 with an ankle injury. At first, she was planning on participating in the All-Star Game, but has since announced that has changed.
Sabally posted a lengthy message on her Instagram Story explaining her decision not to suit up for the All-Star Game.
“Unfortunately, my body still needs more time to recover and I am unable to suit up and play in this weekend’s game. I’m disappointed, naturally, but I want to ensure I’m doing everything I can to be healthy after the break and give the my organization and the X-Factor everything I can as we compete to accomplish our team goals.”
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She also revealed that she will be in Indianapolis on Thursday for the CBA meeting.
“I will still be in Indianapolis on Thursday to take part in the most important part of the weekend, which is fighting for a fair and equitable CBA. I’m proud to be a part of the WNBPA Leadership Committee and will fight alongside my peers for a CBA that reflects where our league is and where it’s going. Good luck to all of the all stars, and X-Factor… I’ll see you soon 🦄”
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The 2025 All-Star Game will take place on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Related: WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Gets Completely Honest About Caitlin Clark’s New Setback
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
