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<p data-start="72" data-end="286">As <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba"><strong>WNBA</strong></a> All-Star Weekend tips off in Indianapolis, all eyes are on one question: Will <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/caitlin-clark/60426"><strong>Caitlin Clark</strong></a> suit up for the skills competitions tonight? Let&#8217;s look at Clark&#8217;s latest injury status and what&#8217;s ahead for the WNBA&#8217;s showcase weekend.</p>
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<h2>Is Caitlin Clark Participating in the WNBA Skills Challenge?</h2>
<p>Clark, who has quickly become the face of the WNBA in her rookie season with the <strong>Indiana Fever</strong>, will <strong data-start="389" data-end="462">not compete in either the Skills Challenge or the Three-Point Contest</strong> tonight. After aggravating a right groin injury earlier this week in a win over the <strong>Connecticut Sun</strong>, Clark and the Fever’s medical staff have opted to prioritize her recovery ahead of the second half of the regular season.</p>
<h2 data-start="1437" data-end="1471">Why Isn’t Clark Participating?</h2>
<p data-start="1473" data-end="1791">Clark’s absence from tonight’s competitions stems from a right groin strain that has nagged her throughout the season. She’s already missed multiple games due to both right and left leg issues, and with Indiana fighting for a playoff spot, her long-term availability takes precedence over All-Star Weekend festivities.</p>
<p data-start="1793" data-end="2095">The 23-year-old star was also named a <strong data-start="1831" data-end="1842">captain</strong> for the All-Star Game and is still expected to play a visible off-court role. But Clark’s decision to skip the skills events underscores a commitment to team goals — especially with the Fever returning to action Tuesday in New York against the Liberty.</p>
<h2 data-start="1793" data-end="2095">2025 WNBA Skills Challenge Participants</h2>
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<th style="width: 17.9276%;">Player</th>
<th style="width: 17.9276%;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 11.8421%;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 9.70395%;">Height</th>
<th style="width: 13.6513%;">Birthdate</th>
<th style="width: 15.1316%;">College</th>
<th style="width: 11.3487%;">Current Yr.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Natasha Cloud</td>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">New York Liberty</td>
<td style="width: 11.8421%;">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 9.70395%;">5-10</td>
<td style="width: 13.6513%;">2/2/92</td>
<td style="width: 15.1316%;">St. Joseph’s</td>
<td style="width: 11.3487%;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Skylar Diggins</td>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Seattle Storm</td>
<td style="width: 11.8421%;">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 9.70395%;">5-9</td>
<td style="width: 13.6513%;">8/2/90</td>
<td style="width: 15.1316%;">Notre Dame</td>
<td style="width: 11.3487%;">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Allisha Gray</td>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Atlanta Dream</td>
<td style="width: 11.8421%;">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 9.70395%;">6-0</td>
<td style="width: 13.6513%;">1/12/95</td>
<td style="width: 15.1316%;">South Carolina</td>
<td style="width: 11.3487%;">9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Erica Wheeler</td>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Seattle Storm</td>
<td style="width: 11.8421%;">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 9.70395%;">5-7</td>
<td style="width: 13.6513%;">5/2/91</td>
<td style="width: 15.1316%;">Rutgers</td>
<td style="width: 11.3487%;">10</td>
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<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Courtney Williams</td>
<td style="width: 17.9276%;">Minnesota Lynx</td>
<td style="width: 11.8421%;">Guard</td>
<td style="width: 9.70395%;">5-8</td>
<td style="width: 13.6513%;">5/11/94</td>
<td style="width: 15.1316%;">South Florida</td>
<td style="width: 11.3487%;">10</td>
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<p>Even without Clark, the 2025 Kia WNBA Skills Challenge features a talented group of veteran guards showcasing their speed, precision, and court awareness. Representing five different teams, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/natasha-cloud/60446"><strong>Natasha Cloud</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/skylar-diggins/60505"><strong>Skylar Diggins</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/allisha-gray/60394"><strong>Allisha Gray</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/erica-wheeler/60424"><strong>Erica Wheeler</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/courtney-williams/60490"><strong>Courtney Williams</strong></a> bring over 50 combined seasons of professional experience to the event. Each participant is known for their dynamic playmaking and leadership, making this year’s skills competition a must-watch showdown of elite backcourt talent.</p>
<h2>WNBA Skills Challenge Betting Odds</h2>
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<tr>
<th style="width: 55.3763%;">Player</th>
<th style="width: 74.7311%;">Odds to Win</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 55.3763%;">Allisha Gray</td>
<td style="width: 74.7311%;">+250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 55.3763%;">Skylar Diggins</td>
<td style="width: 74.7311%;">+310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 55.3763%;">Natasha Cloud</td>
<td style="width: 74.7311%;">+310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 55.3763%;">Courtney Williams</td>
<td style="width: 74.7311%;">+340</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 55.3763%;">Erica Wheeler</td>
<td style="width: 74.7311%;">+600</td>
</tr>
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</table>
<p><em>Odds courtesy of FanDuel. Subject to change.</em></p>
<h2>WNBA All-Star Weekend Schedule</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<th style="width: 31.0976%;">EVENT</th>
<th style="width: 10.9756%;">DATE</th>
<th style="width: 37.3984%;">TIME</th>
<th style="width: 18.4959%;">CHANNEL</th>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 31.0976%;">Skills Challenge</td>
<td style="width: 10.9756%;">July 18</td>
<td style="width: 37.3984%;">8 p.m. ET</td>
<td style="width: 18.4959%;">ESPN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 31.0976%;">Three-Point Contest</td>
<td style="width: 10.9756%;">July 18</td>
<td style="width: 37.3984%;">Following Skills Challenge</td>
<td style="width: 18.4959%;">ESPN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 31.0976%;">WNBA All-Star Game</td>
<td style="width: 10.9756%;">July 19</td>
<td style="width: 37.3984%;">8:30 p.m. ET</td>
<td style="width: 18.4959%;">ABC/ESPN</td>
</tr>
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<p>Originally slated to be one of the marquee attractions of the All-Star festivities, Clark will instead take on a different role. Though she won’t be competing on the court, she will still be present throughout the weekend, participating in media events and assisting Team Clark’s head coach, <strong>Sandy Brondello</strong>, during Saturday night’s All-Star Game.</p>
<h2>WNBA All-Star Game Rosters</h2>
<h3>Team Clark Roster</h3>
<table style="width: 523px;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th style="width: 145px;">Player</th>
<th style="width: 164px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 214px;">Notes</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Caitlin Clark (G)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Indiana Fever</td>
<td style="width: 214px;">Captain, injured, will not play</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Aliyah Boston (F)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Indiana Fever</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Sabrina Ionescu (G)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">New York Liberty</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">A’ja Wilson (F)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Las Vegas Aces</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Satou Sabally (F)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Phoenix Mercury</td>
<td style="width: 214px;">Injured, will not play</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Kelsey Mitchell (G)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Indiana Fever</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Gabby Williams (F)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Seattle Storm</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Sonia Citron (G)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Washington Mystics</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Kiki Iriafen (F)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Washington Mystics</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Jackie Young (G)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Las Vegas Aces</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Kayla Thornton (F)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Golden State Valkyries</td>
<td style="width: 214px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Brittney Sykes (G)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Washington Mystics</td>
<td style="width: 214px;">Injury replacement</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 145px;">Brionna Jones (F)</td>
<td style="width: 164px;">Atlanta Dream</td>
<td style="width: 214px;">Injury replacement</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Team Collier Roster</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<th style="width: 163px;">Player</th>
<th style="width: 140px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 151px;">Notes</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Napheesa Collier (F)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Minnesota Lynx</td>
<td style="width: 151px;">Captain</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Breanna Stewart (F)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">New York Liberty</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Allisha Gray (G)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Atlanta Dream</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Nneka Ogwumike (F)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Seattle Storm</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Paige Bueckers (G)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Dallas Wings</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Courtney Williams (G)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Minnesota Lynx</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Skylar Diggins (G)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Seattle Storm</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Angel Reese (F)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Chicago Sky</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Alyssa Thomas (F)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Phoenix Mercury</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Kelsey Plum (G)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Los Angeles Sparks</td>
<td style="width: 151px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Rhyne Howard (G)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Atlanta Dream</td>
<td style="width: 151px;">Injured, will not play</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 163px;">Kayla McBride (G)</td>
<td style="width: 140px;">Minnesota Lynx</td>
<td style="width: 151px;">Injury replacement</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 data-start="2097" data-end="2125">A Look Ahead to Saturday</h2>
<p data-start="2127" data-end="2464">Clark is expected to be in uniform on the sidelines during the All-Star Game, helping coach Team Clark against Team Collier. While it’s a disappointment for many fans that she won’t be shooting threes or dishing dimes in the skills contests, her presence — even from the bench — will still generate buzz throughout Gainbridge Fieldhouse.</p>
<h2 data-start="2127" data-end="2464">WNBA All-Star Game Betting Odds</h2>
<p data-start="2127" data-end="2464"><b>Spread</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Team Collier -3.5 | </span><b>Moneyline</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Team Collier -168 | Team Clark +142 | </span><b>Total</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: 257</span></p>
<h2 data-start="2466" data-end="2497">Star Power Still on Display</h2>
<p data-start="2499" data-end="2773">Even without Clark participating in tonight’s contests, the WNBA’s elite talent pool will be on full display. Whether it’s <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/sabrina-ionescu/60358"><strong data-start="2622" data-end="2641">Sabrina Ionescu</strong></a> firing from deep or <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/wnba/players/aja-wilson/60465"><strong data-start="2662" data-end="2677">A’ja Wilson</strong></a> flashing her versatility, there will be no shortage of highlights to entertain basketball fans.</p>
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