Can Caitlin Clark play in WNBA Playoffs? Injury to Fever star keeps her out

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ATLANTA — Caitlin Clark is not eligible to return for the Indiana Fever for the rest of the season, even if she was fully recovered and able to play.

While Clark could have returned at any point in the regular season, each team needs to submit an active roster ahead of the WNBA playoffs . Only players on that submitted active roster are eligible to play in the postseason.

Clark, who is out for the season with a right groin injury , was left off the active roster. The 2024 Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA First Team honoree was limited to 13 games with various injuries, including those to her left quad, left groin, right groin, and left ankle.

The other four Fever players