For all players to speak up, Clark is one of the most influential players in the league, bringing a new level of viewership and investment to the WNBA with her play matched on the court. Clark averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 13 games in 2025 and logged over 31 minutes per contest. She led the Indiana Fever to a 24-20 campaign that was third in the Eastern Conference and they advanced to the WNBA Playoff Semifinals, where they were eliminated in a gritty five-game series against the Las Vegas Aces. Her comments also underscore the tight timing of these negotiations still unfolding, as the league already announced the 2026 schedule despite major structural changes looming. They include a two-team expansion draft, altered free agency period, and the WNBA draft on April 13.
