Caitlin Clark back on the court is the best news Indiana Fever fans could ask for as she ramps up toward a massive 2026 comeback.
Caitlin Clark fans finally have the update everyone’s been waiting on — she’s back on a basketball floor, actually hooping, smiling, moving, and looking like herself again. After months of seeing her everywhere but the court — golfing, appearances, events — she’s officially back in her element. And honestly, this feels like the first real positive momentum since injuries derailed her 2025 season.
Clark said she’s 100%, and watching her in these clips, it really does look like the confidence is back. She’s always been a hoops addict. Everybody knows she’ll play until someone physically drags her off. Even Kelsey Mitchell said last summer that Caitlin might’ve overdone it — too much basketball, not enough recovery. It’s kind of who she is. But after the injuries, this return feels different. Smarter. More controlled. More intentional.
And the moment that really blew up online?
Caitlin Clark working out with Nancy Lieberman.
That’s not just a workout — that’s a statement. Nancy is one of the greatest to ever touch a basketball. Legit legend. Someone who still shows up for the game, mentors players, builds relationships, and pushes the culture forward. When someone like that tags you, shows up for you, and works with you? That means something.
Lynn Dunn was there too — because of course she was. Lynn is everywhere the Fever are. She breathes that franchise. And the smile on Caitlin’s face in that clip? Fans noticed it immediately. “You’ve never seen her this happy,” one person wrote. And honestly? It’s true. She looks free. She looks like someone who missed the game and finally got a piece of herself back.
A Reminder of Who Caitlin Clark Really Is
When Caitlin Clark is healthy, she’s easily one of the top players in the world. Top five without blinking. If you want to argue her lower than seven? You’re not arguing in good faith. And it’s wild how fast people forget — before the injuries, she was the betting favorite for MVP. Even after the first groin issue, she still led the race.
People forget how banged up she was. She wasn’t moving right, she had her leg wrapped up, she was tripping over her own feet at times — but still putting up numbers. Still leading. Still dragging her team through stretches with pure adrenaline.
The second injury changed everything. She powered through it, but it was clear she wasn’t herself. Anyone who watched those games — the Aces stretch, the Storm, the Fever slump — could see something was off. And yet the MVP odds still respected her game.
That’s who Caitlin Clark is.
2026 MVP Race: The Early Picture
Asia Wilson is always going to be in the driver’s seat.
Napheesa Collier is right there too.
But after them?
Caitlin Clark has the third-best chance.
Sabrina? She’s elite, but not built for a full-season MVP push. AT had her shot with the triple-double narrative, but the Finals washed that momentum away. You can’t lean on triple-doubles when the biggest stage wasn’t kind to you.
But Caitlin? If she’s healthy, locked in, and playing like herself?
She’s absolutely in that top-3 conversation from day one.
Will We See Her Again Before 2026?
There’s talk about a Team USA minicamp — maybe November, definitely March. Whether she participates depends on how ready she feels for that level of intensity. March sounds more realistic. She might even get a couple of games in if they’re part of the qualifying events.
Either way, the timeline is lining up. March. April.
That’s when we’ll probably see the full-speed version of Caitlin Clark again.
Not golf-Caitlin.
Not rehab-Caitlin.
Basketball-Caitlin.
And that’s the version this league needs.
One Big Wildcard: The Lockout
All of this — the workouts, the progress, the hype — means nothing if the WNBA hits a lockout. Everything freezes. Every storyline dies out. Every comeback gets delayed.
If that happens, all eyes shift to Project B, and let’s just say… fans better hope that thing delivers.
Final Thoughts
Seeing Caitlin Clark back on the court isn’t just a feel-good moment — it’s a sign of what’s coming. The Fever need her. The league needs her. Women’s basketball as a whole needs her star power and fire back on the floor.
If this is the start of her climb toward 2026?
Then buckle up.
Because the version of Caitlin Clark we’re about to get might be the strongest one yet.
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