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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark eligible for WNBA 'EPIC' extension; says 'No matter what, I'm going to be here'

WISH-TV (Oct. 8, 2026) reports that 24-year-old Caitlin Clark, a third-year guard for the Indiana Fever, is eligible for the WNBA’s 'EPIC' extension this offseason. Clark told reporters she has not discussed an extension with the front office and said, “No matter what, I’m going to be here.”

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

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WISH-TV reported on 2026-10-08 that Caitlin Clark, 24, a third-year guard for the Indiana Fever, gave her exit interview at Gainbridge Fieldhouse about a week after the team’s playoff exit to the Las Vegas Aces. The story records that Clark is eligible for the WNBA’s “EPIC” extension this offseason, that she has not yet discussed an extension with the front office, and that she said, “No matter what, I’m going to be here.”

WISH-TV also reported Clark emphasized building the roster and winning championships as her main priority, and that she knows her value but at times sacrifices are necessary. The article notes it will be updated as more information becomes available.

WHY IT MATTERS

WISH-TV’s Oct. 8, 2026 report focuses on a contract-related development for one of the Fever’s highest-profile players. The article says Clark is eligible for the WNBA’s “EPIC” extension; it names that contractual option but does not explain its terms or how it works. That specificity matters because eligibility is the formal status the story identifies as relevant this offseason, rather than a completed deal or ongoing public negotiations.

For local audiences — fans, team officials, and businesses that cover or rely on Fever activity — the key takeaways are straightforward: Clark emphasized team-first priorities and confirmed she had not yet started extension talks with the front office, per WISH-TV. That means next concrete items to watch are any official announcements from the Fever about negotiations or contract decisions, and updates to the WISH-TV story (the article states it will be updated). The report does not provide dates or outcomes for any future talks.

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