Caitlin Clark Joins Team USA Camp Amid Crucial WNBA CBA Negotiations
Caitlin Clark has joined a Team USA training camp held at Duke University under head coach Kara Lawson, marking her inclusion as one of 10 newcomers to the senior national basketball team. Clark, entering her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, has been a standout player since her collegiate career at Iowa and was named to the All-WNBA First Team as a rookie. Despite dealing with injuries in 2025, she maintains a broad fan base and a high profile within the sport.
Simultaneously, Clark is actively involved in ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations for the WNBA, which have been described by her as the biggest moment in league history. The discussions, which extend the original October 30 deadline to January 9, aim to increase salaries and improve revenue sharing. Clark is engaging with veteran players like Sue Bird and Brianna Turner to deepen her understanding of the key negotiating issues.
The league is seeking to capitalize on rising viewership and attendance while balancing player gains with maintaining the quality of on-court play. These negotiations are critical to ensuring a viable next season for the WNBA that delivers value to fans and benefits players alike, with Clark playing a prominent role both on and off the court.
