Every year, an elite group of pro-ballers are chosen by fans, staff, and their fellow players to ditch their team jerseys and compete in the WNBA All-Star Game. While last year's All-Star Team took on (and defeated) Team USA, this year's group was split into two teams led by the league's most popular players, based on fan votes.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not compete in the WNBA All-Star game this weekend, the Rookie of the Year said on Thursday, after missing playing time due to injury.

The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun. She sat out the team's 98-77 loss against New York and her status for WNBA All-Star weekend,

The New York Liberty are playing hard to stay in contention for a second straight WNBA championship. The Liberty have not been as good as the front-running Minnesota Lynx, but their 14-6 record has them in the hunt.