Caitlin Clark '100% healthy' as Fever begin training camp

Star guard plans to 'be smarter' in pushing herself after injury-plagued 2025 season

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a WNBA basketball player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant colors like electric blue, fiery orange, and deep purple, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.Caitlin Clark's return to full health is crucial for the Indiana Fever's playoff aspirations this WNBA season.Indianapolis Today

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark says she is '100% healthy' as the team begins 2026 training camp, but she and head coach Stephanie White plan to be cautious with her practice reps early on as she works her way back from quad, groin and ankle injuries that limited her to just 13 games last season.

Why it matters

Clark's health is crucial for the Fever, who made the playoffs as the sixth seed last year and are looking to build on that success. The team also added some key free agents in the offseason, so managing Clark's workload will allow the coaching staff to integrate those new players.

The details

Clark told reporters she doesn't want to sit out any reps, but she and White have discussed being 'a little bit smarter' with her recovery and treatment to avoid pushing herself too hard too soon. Clark said competing with the USA women's basketball team during World Cup qualifying in March was good preparation, but she admitted trying to play through injuries last season may have been a mistake.

  • The Indiana Fever reported for 2026 training camp on Sunday (April 19, 2026).
  • Clark played only 13 games for the Fever last season (2025).

The players

Caitlin Clark

A star guard for the Indiana Fever who is '100% healthy' heading into the 2026 WNBA season after dealing with quad, groin and ankle injuries that limited her to just 13 games in 2025.

Stephanie White

The head coach of the Indiana Fever, who plans to be cautious with Clark's practice reps early in training camp to allow her to work her way back.

Kelsey Mitchell

A Fever player who dealt with injuries last season, along with teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham.

Aliyah Boston

The Fever's star forward who sustained a leg injury during the playoffs last season but is apparently ready to go for training camp.

Tyasha Harris

A guard the Fever added in free agency this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a person that doesn't want to sit out a single rep, like I want to be in there every single time. But I think just being a little bit smarter with my body... whether that's recovery, whether that's precourt treatment, whatever it is.”

— Caitlin Clark, Fever guard

“She doesn't have to be out there every rep, just being mindful. Every year that she gets older, she understands the cadence is a little bit different.”

— Stephanie White, Fever head coach

What’s next

The Fever will continue training camp as they prepare for the start of the 2026 WNBA season, with a focus on integrating their new free agent signings while also managing Caitlin Clark's workload to keep her healthy.

The takeaway

Caitlin Clark's health is crucial for the Fever's success, and the team is taking a cautious approach in training camp to ensure she is fully recovered from the injuries that limited her last season. The Fever have a talented roster and are looking to build on their playoff appearance, but they know they need Clark at her best to make a deep run.