Caitlin Clark lands huge new TV role as injuries stall her WNBA career

Caitlin Clark is trading the court for the camera as she recovers from an injury-plagued sophomore season.

It was revealed on Tuesday that the Indiana Fever superstar has been tapped by NBC to serve as a special contributor for its NBA coverage this season.

Clark is set to make her broadcasting debut on February 1, when the Knicks host the Lakers at Madison Square Garden for the premiere of ‘Sunday Night Basketball’.

The 24-year-old expressed her delight at joining the network’s ‘Basketball Night in America’ team in a statement released on Tuesday.

‘I’m really excited to be part of the ‘Basketball Night in America’ crew this season,’ Clark said.

‘Carmelo [Anthony], Vince [Carter], and Tracy [McGrady] are legends of the game and Maria [Taylor] is a true professional. It will be really fun to join them a few times this season’.

Caitlin Clark has been tapped by NBC to serve as a special contributor for its NBA coverage

The move to television comes after a difficult second year in the WNBA for the Fever star

In addition to her debut at MSG, Clark is also scheduled to appear on the program on March 29, when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Knicks.

The move to television comes after a difficult second year in the WNBA for the former No. 1 overall pick.

After a historic rookie campaign where she averaged 19.2 points per game and earned Rookie of the Year honors, Clark’s 2025 season was derailed by health issues.

She grappled with left quad and left groin injuries early in the year before sustaining a right groin injury in July.

Her season was ultimately cut short in September after she suffered a bone bruise to her left ankle during a workout.

Clark was limited to just 13 games in 2025, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists before being shut down.

Clark’s 2025 season was derailed by issues and she spent a large period on the sidelines

Despite losing their star guard, the Fever managed to reach the semifinals of the playoffs, eventually falling to the champion Las Vegas Aces in five games.

Clark is now preparing for her third WNBA season, which is scheduled to tip off on May 9 against Dallas.

However, the start of the season remains tentative as the league and players union work to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement.

Until then, basketball fans will have to get their Caitlin Clark fix on Sunday nights on NBC.