Caitlin Clark makes announcement amid WNBA offseason

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Caitlin Clark makes announcement amid WNBA offseason

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Oct 17, 2026 12:57 PM ET

The worldwide release of Caitlin Clark’s first signature shoes has been a huge success. Fans purchased pairs and are looking forward to more colorways in the coming months. The Indiana Fever star guard made an announcement on Friday amid the offseason.

Indiana exited in the first round. The team pushed the series to a Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces but fell short of dethroning the defending champions. Clark produced 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting, with four assists and three three-pointers in the winner-take-all matchup on Oct. 1. Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points but also struggled from the field, converting just 7-of-23 attempts. Aliyah Boston supplied 19 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in the 94-83 loss.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half against the Connecticut Sun.

Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark posts update on her signature shoes

Clark teased fans with a new silhouette of her Nile Caitlin 1s. The jinx colorway is set to be released on Halloween, and it features a patterned upper with a dark, greenish-black and black finish. It is accented by bright lime-green or neon-yellow details for a glow in the dark look.

New, glow-in-the-dark Caitlin 1 ‘Jinx’ color way for Halloween.

Given how much Caitlin Clark loves trick-or-treat, you knew she’d have some special ready.

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— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) October 16, 2026

The three-time WNBA All-Star reposted the photos on her Instagram story. Fans will likely not waste time again purchasing them once the Swoosh brand releases them.

Meanwhile, the Fever front office faces a crucial offseason. The executives have big decisions to make on their free agents and how to construct the roster. Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham, among others, will be unrestricted FAs once the season ends, and their future with the team is up in the air.

Indiana has to figure out who the right players it should bring in. The team has to assess fit, positions and skill set to surround Clark with more talent. Its decisions will determine if the Fever can contend for a championship starting next year.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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