Trending Now - Caitlin Clark Sparks Debate in WNBA After Injury and Rankings Controversy
WHO:
Fox News - Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever guard; A’ja Wilson, back-to-back MVP and defending WNBA champion; Paige Bueckers, last season’s Rookie of the Year; Lexie Hull, Indiana Fever guard; Lexie Brown, Seattle Storm player.
WHAT:
Fox News - Caitlin Clark finished the preseason game against the Dallas Wings with a team-high 21 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal, despite exiting the game with fewer than eight minutes left in the third quarter.
Fox News - Clark hit two of her three attempted three-pointers and made 11 of 13 free throws in the preseason game.
Fox News - Clark stated, "I feel good. I just landed on my kneecap really hard," regarding her injury scare during the game.
Fox News - The 2026 WNBA season marks the league’s 30th year and will feature historic paydays for players under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Fox News - Portland and Toronto will each add an expansion team in 2026.
Fox News - Clark finished the preseason game against the Dallas Wings with a team-high 21 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Fox News - Clark hit two of her three attempted three-pointers and made 11 of 13 free throws in the preseason game.
Fox News - Caitlin Clark was ranked No. 10 in ESPN's Top 50 players entering the 2026 WNBA season.
Fox News - A’ja Wilson was ranked No. 1, followed by Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Jackie Young in the top five.
Fox News - Clark played only 13 games in the 2025 season due to injuries, including a groin strain and an ankle bone bruise.
Fox News - Clark received the fourth-most MVP votes as a rookie and set a single-season league record for assists.
Fox News - Clark finished a preseason game against the Dallas Wings with 21 points, hitting two of three three-point attempts and 11 of 13 free throws.
Fox News - Clark exited the preseason game with fewer than eight minutes left in the third quarter after a collision with Dallas Wings player Alanna Smith.
Fox News - The Indiana Fever's first regular-season game is scheduled against the Dallas Wings on May 9.
WHERE:
Fox News - The preseason game took place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fox News - The Fever's first regular-season game will also be in Dallas.
WHEN:
Fox News - The 2026 WNBA season is set to begin next month.
Fox News - The Fever's last preseason game is scheduled against the Nigerian national team on Saturday.
WHY:
Fox News - The rankings sparked strong reactions from fans, with many believing Clark should be ranked higher based on her performance.
HOW:
Fox News - Clark exited the game after colliding with Dallas Wings player Alanna Smith, who received a Flagrant 1 foul for not providing a safe landing space.
Fox News - Clark exited the preseason game after colliding with Dallas Wings player Alanna Smith, who received a Flagrant 1 foul for not providing a safe landing space.
Fox News - Clark was injured after landing on Alanna Smith's foot following a shot attempt, leading to a Flagrant 1 foul being called on Smith for not providing a safe landing space.
(UPDATED May 2, 2026 05:46 UTC)
Caitlin Clark had an impressive performance in the preseason game against the Dallas Wings, finishing with a team-high 21 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal, even after leaving the game with less than eight minutes left in the third quarter due to an injury scare. She hit two of her three attempted three-pointers and made an impressive eleven out of thirteen free throws, but noted, "I feel good. I just landed on my kneecap really hard," following a collision with Dallas Wings player Alanna Smith, who was called for a Flagrant 1 foul for not providing a safe landing space.
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(UPDATED May 2, 2026 01:23 UTC)
The 2026 WNBA season is set to kick off, marking the league's 30th year and featuring historic paydays for players thanks to a new collective bargaining agreement. In exciting news, both Portland and Toronto will be adding expansion teams, further expanding the league's reach. In a recent preseason game against the Dallas Wings, Clark led her team with 21 points, hitting two of three three-pointers and making 11 of 13 free throws, although she exited the game after a collision with Alanna Smith, who was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for the incident.
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(UPDATED May 1, 2026 23:14 UTC)
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever guard, has been ranked No. 10 in ESPN's Top 50 players entering the 2026 WNBA season, while A’ja Wilson takes the top spot, followed by Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Jackie Young. Clark, who played only 13 games last season due to injuries, showcased her skills in a recent preseason game against the Dallas Wings, scoring 21 points before exiting early after a collision with Alanna Smith. The Fever's first regular-season game is set for May 9 against the Dallas Wings, and their last preseason matchup will be against the Nigerian national team on Saturday.