The Indiana Fever’s promising season has hit a major bump in the road. The team announced on Friday that superstar rookie Caitlin Clark will now miss the rest of the 2025 WNBA season. This comes as a major disappointment for the Fever and their playoff chances. Caitlin Clark has the ability to transform this franchise and her absence will create a significant void in the lineup.
There were reactions to the news throughout the sports world. One of the more notable comments came from former NFL receiver Antonio Brown, who added his typically controversial opinion via social media.
“WNBA views declining faster than Dave Blunts health…,” Brown posted on X.
WNBA views declining faster than Dave Blunts health… https://t.co/aZktfsq3Nx
— AB (@AB84) September 5, 2025
Meanwhile, rapper Dave Blunts contrary to Brown’s comments has made a remarkable turnaround to recover well in 2025, and is in a good place healthwise.
Dave Blunts confronted serious health issues at the end of 2024, and the beginning of 2025. Fans were worried after seeing him perform while on an oxygen tank, even after having been hospitalized for a period of time. Yet his story of 2025 has been one of perseverance and change for the better.
In 2025, and despite his health scare, Blunts has been very active. He recently surprise-dropped his fourth studio album, “Change or Get Changed,” while still recovering. He has also been touring and producing new music. And importantly, he has taken the time to make health a priority. He even recently announced that he lost 50 pounds and has been open about recovering from addiction.
Fever GM Amber Cox Emphasizes Commitment to Caitlin Clark’s Recovery
Clark, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, has not played since July 15 after injuring her right groin in a win over the Connecticut Sun, and then suffering a bone bruise in her recovery. This ultimately caused the Fever personnel staff and coaches to look toward Clark’s long-term health.
In a statement, Fever GM Amber Cox addressed the situation.
“Caitlin has worked so hard throughout this time, doing everything possible to recover and return to the court but, ultimately, time is not on our side,” Cox said.
“While we will continue working with Caitlin and provide her with every resource we have available, there is not enough time left in our season for her to safely return, and her long-term health and well-being remains our top priority,” she affirmed the team’s commitment to Clark’s well-being.
“We are looking forward to having her back at full strength to start the 2026 season,” she further elaborated.
The injury occurred after Clark had a phenomenal year. She played 13 games for the Fever and averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds. She was a leader in taking the Fever to the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title.
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