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Caitlin Clark attended the Pacers–Lakers game in Indianapolis as a credentialed photographer, continuing her offseason pivot to photography while remaining with the Indiana Fever for the upcoming WNBA season. The Lakers beat the Pacers 137–130 behind Luka Dončić’s 43 points, with LeBron James adding 23.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark served as a photographer for the Indiana Pacers, taking pregame photos during the Pacers' matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers in Indianapolis.
A new WNBA collective bargaining agreement raises rookie salaries across the board, with the No. 1 pick in 2026 set to earn a $500,000 base this season and escalating each year (to $520k, $572k, and $646,360 by the final year). The 2025 draftees’ scale is reduced by 4% for 2026, meaning stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will see substantial increases under the new framework and could reach max or supermax levels as the league’s business grows.
The WNBA and the players’ union signed a new CBA that significantly raises salaries and the cap (to $7 million in 2026, with a projection of $11 million by 2032), adds housing for the first three years and expanded retirement benefits, introduces two developmental roster spots, and creates an expedited path for top players to reach max contracts via EPIC; a phased core-service rule starts in 2027, allowing stars like Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston to renegotiate toward larger deals. The 2026 season remains at 44 games, with potential for 50–52 games in later seasons.
Caitlin Clark returned from eight months out to power Team USA to an undefeated 5-0 run in the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, averaging 11.6 points and 6.4 assists to earn MVP honors. Spain was defeated 84-70 in the finale, with Kahleah Copper leading the team and the roster featuring rookies making their senior national debuts as the U.S. heads toward the 2026 World Cup in Berlin and the upcoming WNBA season.
After the USA’s 93–59 win over Italy in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament, Caitlin Clark drew attention by sidestepping the media, walking along a sponsor backdrop instead of joining the postgame photo line. The moment sparked confusion and memes among fans, even as Clark contributed 12 points and five assists in 22 minutes following her groin-injury comeback and her U.S. debut against Senegal earlier in the week.
Caitlin Clark and Team USA rolled to a 93-59 victory over Italy, improving to 3-0 in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers as the U.S. builds chemistry ahead of September’s World Cup in Germany; Clark had 12 points and 5 assists, with Kahleah Copper leading all scorers at 15 as five players finished in double digits, and the next opponent is New Zealand.
A video of Caitlin Clark seemingly snubbing Angel Reese during a Team USA qualifier in Puerto Rico sparked online debate about whether the moment was intentional or incidental. Most observers regard it as likely unintentional, but the moment has generated significant buzz and is framed as potentially boosting interest in women’s basketball and the WNBA.
OutKick reports that Angel Reese appeared to ice out Caitlin Clark during Team USA’s World Cup qualifier vs. Puerto Rico, presenting video highlights and fan reactions to fuel ongoing jealousy rumors and a broader on-court dynamic dispute between the two stars.
The U.S. women defeated Puerto Rico 91-48 in a FIBA World Cup qualifier, with Angel Reese posting 10 points and a game-high 13 rebounds and Caitlin Clark contributing 8 points in 18 minutes. Paige Bueckers led the team with 16 points, while Kelsey Plum added 12. The Americans jumped out to a 16-3 start and built a 24-7 lead after one, then outscored Puerto Rico by 26 points over the final three quarters, dominating inside (38 points in the paint) despite just 26.9% shooting from three. USA has already clinched a 2026 World Cup berth via the 2025 AmeriCup; next qualifier is vs Italy on Saturday.
Caitlin Clark returned from a right groin injury to post 17 points and 12 assists as the United States routed Senegal 110-46 in a FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying game in San Juan, shooting 58.7% from the floor and 54.8% from three; an early 15-0 run set the tone, with Rhyne Howard scoring 21 off the bench and Kara Lawson earning her first win as U.S. coach ahead of Thursday's game against Puerto Rico.
Caitlin Clark posted 17 points and 12 rebounds in her debut to fuel Team USA's 110-46 rout of Senegal in the FIBA World Cup Qualifier opener in Puerto Rico, with Rhyne Howard leading all scorers with 21 points as the U.S. began a five-game pool against New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Italy and Spain.
Caitlin Clark will debut for Team USA in Puerto Rico this week after an eight-month injury absence (groin and ankle), saying she has butterflies and expects to be hyped on game day. She has been ramping back with Fever medical staff after a Rookie of the Year season, as USA plays five FIBA World Cup qualifier games starting against Senegal ahead of the World Cup in Berlin this September.
Caitlin Clark urged the WNBA and the WNBPA to sit down in person and iron out a new CBA before the March 10 deadline, a stance Breanna Stewart endorsed after previously criticizing leadership. With talks narrowing on revenue sharing and salaries, the league’s proposal and the union’s offer remain far apart, risking a delayed or disrupted season if no deal is reached.
Caitlin Clark's NBC Sports debut on Basketball Night in America included an awkward moment when Reggie Miller compared her game to Payton Pritchard, prompting a quiet smile from the Fever star; Carmelo Anthony also likened her to Luka Doncic, highlighting her open-court vision as she serves as a new NBC Sports contributor after being the 2024 No. 1 pick.