Caitlin Clark received some wise advice from one of her Fever teammates amid her injury absence.LAPRESSE

Caitlin Clark was unable to shine as she had hoped in her second year in the WNBA. After being named Rookie of the Year in 2024 and leading the Indiana Fever to the playoffs after an eight-year absence, this season was very different.

Injuries to her quadriceps and groin led her to play only 13 games, in which she averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals. However, advice from one of her teammates was key to her recovery process.

Clark received wise words from a WNBA veteran

In early September, the team confirmed that Caitlin would be sidelined for the rest of the season. From that moment on, CC became just another fan, cheering from the bench and on social media, but this may have been motivated by one of her Fever teammates.

Sydney Colson has been in the league for almost a decade and, over the years, has gained experience, but she also knows what it’s like to be injured. In fact, in August, Syd suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament with Indiana, forcing her to miss the rest of the season. Clark and Colson were joined by four other Fever players: Sophie Cunningham, Damiris Dantas, Aari McDonald, and Chloe Bibby.

However, during her appearance on the “Good Follow” podcast, Colson revealed some great advice she gave Clark after she was cut from the team:

“I would be talking to her a lot – Make sure you’re still being vocal. You don’t want to lose this time with your teammates,” Syndey advised Clark. “Because you’re injured or sidelined, you’re still using that opportunity to lead or to grow relationships. Don’t let it be a wasted season because you can’t physically contribute,” said the 36-year-old point guard.

Of course, injuries are difficult to deal with, not only physically but also mentally, so Syd not only emphasized this, but also Clark’s effort and resilience in keeping her leadership intact, even while injured.

For Caitlin, this year was the first time she had to put her career on hold due to injury, as she had never experienced this even during her time at Iowa. For this reason, Syd emphasized:

“I think her desire to become a better leader, and to come back-because there were times where she thought she was coming back, and then it wasn’t happening, or another little thing would happen that turned into a big thing-but to see her fun side, that was an important part,” Sydney began. “To see her being jovial, and lighthearted, and having fun with her teammates, I don’t think that was a side people saw a lot last season,” Colson concluded.

Meanwhile, looking ahead to a new season, only Caitlin, Aliyah Boston, and Makayla Timpson have contracts through 2026, so Colson’s future with the Fever is uncertain. However, Colson’s affection and advice is something that will stay with Clark.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.