Indiana Fever Begins Training Camp
The Indiana Fever is back as they kick off training camp for the 2026 season, and once again, all eyes are on star guard Kaitlyn Clark.
This time, however, the focus is on ensuring she’s fully recovered, following a challenging second season filled with injuries.
Clark expressed to reporters that he is “100% healthy,” which is a relief after struggling with quadriceps, groin, and ankle injuries in 2025 that limited him to just 13 games, despite having won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 2024.
While sidelined last season, Clark and head coach Stephanie White emphasized the importance of being cautious as he prepares for his third year in the league.
“I always want to be on the court. I want to be there for every game,” Clark shared with reporters, according to the Indianapolis Star. “But I think it’s time to be a bit smarter about my body… recovery, pre-court treatment, all that.”
White echoed these sentiments, stating, “She doesn’t have to be involved in every single practice. It’s about being careful and understanding that things change as you get older.”
Despite only playing 13 games, Clark made another All-Star appearance, boasting averages of 16.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game.
As the season approaches, Clark is eager to continue her strong professional start. She mentioned that training with Team USA in March before the FIBA Women’s World Cup was instrumental in her preparation.
“You want to reach the level of the best players, and then you want to compete with them,” she remarked about her training experience with top talents in women’s basketball.
This season, Clark plans not to push herself as hard as in previous years, perhaps reflecting on her time at Iowa. The Fever might also get a closer look at their guard depth as she rests, including first-round pick Raven Johnson from South Carolina.
After a semifinals exit last season marred by injuries, the Fever aims to strengthen their roster, prioritizing the return of vital players like Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell, and Lexi Hull, all of whom faced injuries in 2025.
Additionally, Indiana secured the future by signing Aliyah Boston to a groundbreaking four-year, $6.3 million contract extension, making it the richest in WNBA history following a significant CBA agreement between the league and players’ union.
