Between humor and admiration
this has to be AI https://t.co/DTU2OA0f1b
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) December 13, 2025
As Sportingnews noted, the episode showed how Caitlin Clark has become an influential voice, sparking conversation beyond the WNBA. It also highlighted the camaraderie between two stars who share passion for basketball, each in their own league.
The awaited return
Caitlin Clark also made headlines with her return to Team USA practice after 150 days sidelined by injury. The Indiana Fever guard, limited to just 13 games last season, trained at full speed at Duke University.
Her comeback was celebrated by fans and media, many seeing Caitlin Clark as a key piece for the immediate future of women’s basketball.
The definitive answer
During media availability, Caitlin Clark was asked about joining the new “Project B” league, backed by Sophie Cunningham, Candace Parker and Novak Djokovic. Her response was firm: “I plan to play in the WNBA.”
She stressed that rival leagues show investment and belief in women’s basketball, but reaffirmed her commitment to the official league.
Caitlin on if she plans to play in the Project B league
“I plan to play in the WNBA. That’s another thing we need to get done…more than anything it showcases what people think of women’s basketball…people are really believing and putting their money where their mouth is.” pic.twitter.com/h6GmhU9fwv
— correlation (@nosyone4) December 12, 2025
An optimistic vision
Caitlin Clark emphasized that the sport’s popularity is rising and new leagues prove its growth. For her, the most important thing is that “people believe and put their money where their mouth is,” something that hasn’t always happened in past decades.
Her decision, reported by Athlonsports, confirms that Clark’s immediate future remains tied to the WNBA, while the league and its players work toward a new collective agreement.