Fact Check: Is Caitlin Clark Really Leaving the WNBA for Good and Going to Europe?

It’s hard to find many who can deny the incredible impact Caitlin Clark’s had on the WNBA’s popularity. From doubling viewership to skyrocketing merchandise sales, the Indiana Fever star has undeniably elevated the league to new heights. But with her record-breaking rookie season behind her, there have been rumors: Is she considering leaving the WNBA? Such a move would be devastating, not just for her fans but for the league as a whole. However, there’s no need to panic just yet.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever faced an early exit from the playoffs, with their first-round elimination stirring up quite a bit of buzz—especially after DiJonai Carrington’s unintentional foul left Clark with a noticeable black eye. But since then, Clark has been making the most of her time away from the court. She’s been seen cheering on her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, as he steps into his new role as an assistant coach. Clark’s also been enjoying some downtime with her Fever teammates, hitting the golf course and taking in her off-season.

Amid all the offseason buzz, a few videos have surfaced suggesting that Fever’s #22 has reportedly signed a lucrative contract overseas, with rumors swirling that she may not return to the WNBA. Allegedly, the reasoning behind her potential departure centers around dissatisfaction with how she was treated in the league, particularly the relentless physicality she endured. However, at this stage, any claims of her leaving the WNBA seem more like speculation than fact, with no official word to confirm these rumors just yet.

When asked about the possibility of playing overseas, Caitlin Clark previously stated, “I wouldn’t change anything for the world.” Her words imply that moving abroad isn’t a decision she would make lightly, especially without any solid news circulating.