Caitlin Clark hasn't decided whether to pursue a new contract this offseason. She has decided where she wants to play.
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"No matter what, I'm going to be here," Clark said during Thursday's exit interviews with the Fever. "I just want to do what's best for the team and make sure we have the opportunity to win championships."
Clark could receive a significant raise through the WNBA's Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract extension, known as EPIC, according to the New York Post's Bridget Reilly.
The provision allows qualifying players to renegotiate the fourth year of their rookie contracts while agreeing to a three-year extension. Clark's All-WNBA first-team selection as a rookie makes her eligible for a projected $1.3 million maximum salary in 2027.
But she said she hasn't discussed the extension with Indiana's front office or given it much thought. She's been playing golf every day.
"Not saying I'm going to sign it or not sign it," Clark said. "I think it's just kind of figuring out the way we need to construct our roster."
That roster could change considerably. Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham, Myisha Hines-Allen and Tyasha Harris are headed for unrestricted free agency after Indiana's first-round playoff loss to the Aces.
Clark indicated that building a championship contender will factor into her decision.
"My focus is on winning," she said. "I certainly know what I deserve and what I'm worth, but at the same time sometimes you have to make sacrifices."
