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Caitlin Clark was limited to just 13 games played in an injury-shortened 2025 WNBA season.LAPRESSE

The 2025 WNBA season couldn’t have gone too much worse for Caitlin Clark. Heading into her second professional season, Clark was expected to take an MVP-style leap and lead the Indiana Fever deep into the playoffs. She began the year shooting abnormally inefficiently, but it was injuries that truly derailed her.

Ultimately, Clark got shut down by the team and had to watch from the sidelines as the Fever rallied without her and made it to the semifinals of the playoffs. Not being able to contribute killed Clark, and now she has eyes on the 2026 season for a huge bounceback. While her health may be in question going into next year, the mental aspect of her game may be stronger than ever.

Caitlin Clark improved her reading of the game while watching Indiana Fever from the sidelines

In an article published by the Fever, in which they did a “Player Review” of Clark recounting her season, a quote from the player revealed something interesting about her time off the court. In a way, it helped her process the game of basketball in a different light.

The biggest thing that kind of helped me process from the sideline is you can really just digest the game in a different manner. Obviously, when you’re on the court, it’s so fast and there’s so many different things I’m trying to read… But from the side, I think you can really understand how the game flows and what your team really needs in that moment.

Clark was already a cerebral player, as evidenced by her court vision and ability to dish out assists to anyone on the court. Having the game slow down for her while watching from the sidelines seems to have helped her see it all differently. Now she knows what her team needs from her and when it needs it. That should make the rest of the WNBA slightly worried.

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.