Caitlin Clark announced on Thursday that she'll miss this year's WNBA All-Star Game due to a groin injury. It's a devastating blow for the league, especially since Indiana is hosting this year's All-Star festivities.

Lexie Hull will replace Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark in the WNBA 3-point shooting contest Friday night in Indianapolis, the league announced. Clark said Thursday that she would not participate in the WNBA skills competition and All-Star Game due to a right groin injury.

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello says she is looking forward to coaching Caitlin Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday as a lingering groin injury threatens the Fever star’s status for the weekend.

Caitlin Clark left Indiana's win against Connecticut late in the fourth with what looked to be her fourth muscle injury of the season.

Congratulations Pouring In For Caitlin Clark on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark has had yet another successful season with the Indiana Fever. Clark is playing in her second season in the WNBA, having led the Fever to a winning record heading into the WNBA All-Star break.

A Fever staffer held back Clark while she screamed at the referee. One of the ESPN broadcasters said Clark had been saying, “Are you kidding me?” Hot mics then captured Clark’s anger, before she walked toward the referee.

Hours before the game, ESPN’s "NBA Today" featured a special guest: Dylan Langholf from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A big Clark fan, Langholf was surprised live on air when the former Iowa star delivered a heartfelt message just for him.

Clark had another poor shooting night in her fourth game back from injury. But she closed the fourth quarter strong to put the Sun away in a close game.