The Indiana Fever are gearing up for the 2025-26 WNBA season with a fully healthy Caitlin Clark, a major relief for fans after the sharpshooter missed all but 13 games last season due to nagging soft-tissue injuries. But when Clark landed awkwardly in a preseason game, the Fever community held its collective breath—only for the star guard to quickly downplay any concerns.

"I feel good. I just landed on my kneecap really hard," Clark said, via ESPN. "I know there’s a committee of people that really wanted them [the refs] to start calling things, and I thought they did a great job of that. Honestly, I thought the refs were great, and it’s preseason, so you’re probably going to see more fouls called. I expect that number to drop. But I think overall, it’s going to improve the product."

Then, on Monday, fans’ worry flared up again when Clark was spotted at practice sporting a leg sleeve. But head coach Stephanie White quickly put those fears to rest, assuring reporters that the accessory was purely cosmetic. According to Fever reporter Chloe Peterson, White said, "It’s a style thing," when asked about the sleeve—a lighthearted reminder that sometimes, fashion takes the court alongside performance.

Still, the Fever aren’t at full strength heading into Sunday’s regular-season opener. White also provided an update on forward Monique Billings, who is dealing with an ankle injury. The team will evaluate Billings day-to-day, with White noting they’ll "give her an opportunity to make sure she’s as close to 100% as possible."

Indiana will tip off against the Dallas Wings in a matchup that pits the last four number one overall picks in the WNBA against each other—a clash of young talent that promises to set the tone for the season ahead. For Fever fans, seeing Clark healthy and in style is just the start of what could be a thrilling campaign.