WNBA Star Clark Steps Behind the Mic

Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever star and top WNBA draft pick, is embarking on a new venture this offseason by joining NBC Sports as a special contributor for their NBA broadcasts. This engagement marks her initial step into a regular broadcasting capacity.

Clark is scheduled to appear on NBC's "Basketball Night in America" starting February 1st, for a game between the LA Lakers and New York Knicks. This opportunity arises as Clark continues her recovery from a quad strain, groin strains, and an ankle injury sustained during an injury-plagued 2025 WNBA season.

Her on-court future includes an expected debut with the senior Team USA team in March for a FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament in China. However, her broader summer plans remain uncertain due to ongoing WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, which have been stalled since January 9th.

Clark is not participating in any current offseason leagues, unlike many of her peers who are playing in leagues like Unrivaled or Athletes Unlimited, or competing internationally. Several WNBA players, including Candace Parker and Kia Nurse, have previously pursued broadcasting during the WNBA offseason.

This new role presents an interesting challenge for Clark, shifting her focus from on-court performance to on-camera commentary. While athletes sometimes struggle with this transition, players like Candace Parker have successfully transitioned to providing insightful game analysis, a path Clark might also follow given her deep passion for the sport.