Caitlin Clark is set to speak more than she ever has.

It has been months since WNBA fans have seen Caitlin Clark on the court. Clark will be back on our televisions a bit sooner than expected, but she won’t be entertaining people with her on-court skills.

On Tuesday, NBC announced that Clark would be a part of the network’s upcoming Basketball Night in America pregame show. This will be done ahead of the debut of Sunday Night Basketball on February 1. That game will showcase the Lakers’ road trip to Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks.

“Caitlin [Clark] is one of the most captivating players and dynamic scorers in basketball,” NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood said in a release. “We’re excited to have Caitlin [Clark] join Hall of Famers [Camelo Anthony], Vince [Carter], Tracy [McGrady], and Reggie Miller.”

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

In addition to the Lakers-Knicks game, Caitlin Clark will also be featured on the program on March 29. That game will feature the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. It’s shaping up to be a busy start to the year for Clark, who is entering her third WNBA season.

When Will Caitlin Clark Be Back On The Court?

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)

Selected first overall out of Iowa in 2024, Clark is still trying to work herself back to being healthy.

The 2025 WNBA season was a tough one for Caitlin Clark. She was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year after a record-breaking rookie season. But in 2025, various injuries kept her out of multiple games. Clark didn’t miss a game during her four seasons at Iowa or her first season in the WNBA, when she won Rookie of the Year.

After missing 19 straight games with a groin injury, the Indiana Fever star announced her 2025 season was over.

Clark, who has turned down multiple offers to join Unrivaled, is hoping to be back on the court and fully healthy for the 2026 season. She is prioritizing 100% health for a team that was just a game away from going to the Finals.

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.