Caitlin Clark reveals ‘traumatizing’ reality of WNBA return after Fever injury drama
Caitlin Clark has opened up about the mental challenges she faces while returning to the WNBA after a series of injuries. She emphasized the importance of trusting her body and managing her confidence as she navigates her recovery. Clark's recent decision to sit out a game highlights her ongoing learning process regarding her health and performance.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was limited to 13 games last season due to injuries.
- ▪She expressed that returning from injury is a real mental challenge.
- ▪Clark was unexpectedly ruled out of a game two hours before tip-off due to soreness.
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WNBA Caitlin Clark reveals ‘traumatizing’ reality of WNBA return after Fever injury drama By Ryan Dunleavy Published May 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Caitlin Clark trusts her ability to shoot logo 3s. But, she is still learning to trust that her body will hold up through aches and pains. The WNBA’s biggest star, who was limited to 13 games by a variety of injuries last season, said Friday that her decision to sit out the previous game as a last-minute scratch was part of a new learning process. “I think, at the end of the day, it’s me and my confidence,” Clark said before tallying 22 points and nine assists over 32 minutes for the Fever in a win against the Valkyries.
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