FAN SIDED - The season is officially over for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

After suffering multiple injuries this season, beginning all the way back in the preseason, Clark announced she will not return to the court this season.

Clark has had multiple injury concerns this season after playing in every game at Iowa and during her first year in the WNBA.

Clark managed to play in only 13 games this season, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game this season.

In an emotional post on X, Clark stated she is disappointed and wishes she had better news, but after suffering her most recent injury (right groin strain) and a setback with a bone bruise, she cannot return this season.

“ I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season. I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling. I want to thank everyone who had my back through all the uncertainty. This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans continued to show up for me, and for the Fever, brought me so much joy and important perspective. I am so proud of how this team has only gotten stronger through adversity this year. Now it’s time to close out the season and claim our spot in the Playoffs.”

After her announcement, fans poured out their support for Clark during this difficult time for her.

Clark’s long-term health and safety are more important than one season, and everyone hopes to see her back on the court, and fully healthy as soon as possible.

This update isn’t shocking, but it’s also nothing but heartbreaking. Clark is must-see TV every time she’s able to suit up, and averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game for the Fever in 13 games this season. Watching her second WNBA season end in early September due to injury is frustrating and tough to come to terms with.

As disappointing as this update is for Clark, the Fever, and the WNBA as a whole, it’s hard to shake the feeling that it’s for the best.

The Indiana Fever must now make a playoff push without their star guard and currently sit at No. 8 in the WNBA Standings with three games left in the regular season.