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Caitlin Clark Returns Healthy, Ready for 2026 Season

4/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever guard, enters the 2026 season fully healthy with renewed injury-prevention focus.
She played 13 games in 2025 due to multiple injuries.
Coach Stephanie White will manage Clark's workload during training camp to protect her health.
The Fever are buoyed by returning players and new signings after last season's playoff run.
Clark's performance with Team USA, where she was named MVP, signals readiness for the season.

History

Historical Context

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded on April 24, 1996, following the USA women's basketball team's gold medal win at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The league began play on June 21, 1997, with eight teams, including the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks. As the WNBA prepares for expansion, its growth highlights the importance of player health and strategic management in women's professional sports.

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Story summary

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever guard, enters the 2026 season fully healthy with renewed injury-prevention focus.
She played 13 games in 2025 due to multiple injuries.
Coach Stephanie White will manage Clark's workload during training camp to protect her health.
The Fever are buoyed by returning players and new signings after last season's playoff run.
Clark's performance with Team USA, where she was named MVP, signals readiness for the season.

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