The Lakers vs. Knicks game already had its glam, but for WNBA fans, Caitlin Clark, in a different avatar, was the bigger highlight. The player is working on her fitness in private. But the fans are eager to get any small detail about her health and playing conditions to see their favorite superstar on the court again.
The Fever rookie spoke about the game and also one NBA star who impressed her the most as she was doing NBC’s pre-game show with Carmelo Anthony and Reggie Miller. During the show, the player also opened up about her possible comeback.
Catlin Clark Ready For Year 3 In WNBA
The 2024 Rookie of the Year winner had the strongest side in 2025, with many considering the Fever a favorite for the title. Sadly, she missed the majority of the season due to injury and played in only 13 games. But on the NBC show, she provided a positive update.
“I was just looking back at some old videos from when I was at Iowa and I can just tell how much my body’s changed in a good way…I only appeared in 13 games last year so I’m itching to get back…and I got USA basketball coming up,” Clark said.
Caitlin on year 3
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“I was just looking back at some old videos from when I was at Iowa and I can just tell how much my body’s changed in a good way…I only appeared in 13 games last year so I’m itching to get back…and I got USA basketball coming up.”
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The star made headlines in the 2025 season for gaining muscle and the ability to withstand physical play at the start of the season. Although she was out of action, her recent appearance at the USA training camp was encouraging news. And now, fans will be excited to hear positive news from the 2024 rookie, who is also eagerly awaiting USA basketball action.
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It is important to note that the player didn’t mention the 2026 season in her comments, looking at the stalled CBA discussions. She addressed the subject during her appearance on NBC and issued a strong warning to the league.
Caitlin Clark Gets Real On CBA Discussions
The WNBA and WNBPA discussions have been going on for 13 months now. Despite the long period, there is very little progress on the topic, with three extensions already expired. Meanwhile, the WNBA declared its schedule for the 2026 season. Looking at the current situation, the Fever guard had a message for the WNBA and also to the WNBPA.
“Honestly, I don’t think it’s just a big moment for the WNBA, I think all of women’s sports. I think this is one of the biggest moments we’ve ever had. There’s a meeting tomorrow that’s super important. I truly do believe we’re going to get something done here in the next couple of weeks. There’s a lot of boxes that we still need to check (before a 2026 season). … But I really do feel confident,” Clark said.
Caitlin Clark on CBA talks: "Honestly, I don't think it's just a big moment for the WNBA, I think all of women's sports. I think this is one of the biggest moments we've ever had.
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) February 1, 2026
"I feel very confident that we're going to get something done."
The boxes league needs to check are expansion drafts, WNBA drafts, and reinstating free agency signings, which will take over a month, given the number of free agents available in the market.