Teammates don’t always stick to basketball talk. Sometimes, the laughs get onto social media. That’s exactly what happened when Sophie Cunningham posted a daring photo on Instagram this week, and Caitlin Clark couldn’t resist giving her opinion in it.

The Indiana Fever duo has built a playful bond since Cunningham arrived from Phoenix this offseason, from dropping shocking truth bombs to a habit of reacting on social media. On Monday, Cunningham posted a revealing photo in cowboy boots and a hat while leaning against a truck. Clark wasted no time dropping into the comments.

“Jeez Sophie,” Clark wrote. Then came the punchline: “Can’t like this.”

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Cunningham didn’t let Clark have the last word. She replied with, “Wanna buy a truck? I can get you a good deal.” Clark answered again, calling her teammate a “super duper good bud.”

The exchange had Fever fans laughing, much like their earlier back-and-forth when Cunningham cracked jokes about Clark during a practice session. It’s become a running theme with the pair, adding to their growing off-court chemistry. And this isn’t the first time Clark has poked fun at her teammate online. Earlier this summer, she had some sharp words when Cunningham and Lexie Hull posted a bikini video together.

Cunningham captioned her latest post with a nod to her setback: “back when my knee was healthy.” She got an injury on her right knee on August 17 against the Connecticut Sun and has since been ruled out for the season. The injury ended what was shaping up to be a strong campaign, as she was shooting a career-best 43.2 percent from deep.

Clark hasn’t had much luck with injuries either. The guard has played just 13 of 37 games this season because of a groin issue and a recent ankle tweak. Those setbacks also kept her from suiting up at the All-Star Game in Indianapolis.

Even with both sidelined, their friendship has kept fans entertained. For now, Indiana sits at 19-18 in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Clark and Cunningham may be limited physically, but their online chemistry shows no signs of slowing down.

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Caitlin Clark’s new Nike logo teases a signature era still in the making

The Fever guard takes another step into stardom as Nike rolls out her signature logo and teases a future shoe release

Caitlin Clark‘s meteoric rise continues, off the court as much as on it. Though sidelined with a groin injury since mid-July, the Indiana Fever standout is turning heads with a milestone announcement.

She’s now officially a Nike signature athlete, complete with her own logo and a preview of an apparel collection.

“[It’s] more than just a logo, it’s a dream come true,” Clark said, capturing the moment in her own words.

“People always talk about leaving your mark on the game, and this is another way I can do that.”

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The stylized mark? A pair of intertwined “C”s, Clark‘s initials, that serve as the focal point of her first branded collection.

The rollout, staged by Nike, unfolds in phases. The logo drops immediately, anchored in a teaser that evokes anticipation.

A navy-and-yellow T-shirt bearing the emblem arrives in stores across North America on September 1, with hoodies, shorts, pants, and elevated lifestyle pieces following on October 1.

Meanwhile, the full signature shoe still lies in wait, expected next year. Clark joins a select group of WNBA stars to receive this level of recognition from Nike, following A’ja Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu.

Nike and Clark shaping the future, step by step

According to Nike‘s press messaging, this partnership goes beyond design, it’s a collaborative venture. As Nike’s executive vice-president of global sports marketing Ann Miller put it, “At Nike, we’ve always drawn inspiration not only from the world’s greatest athletes but also from those who elevate the spirit of sport itself.”

She added, “We’re excited to take this next step together, continuing to shape this historic time for women’s basketball and pushing the game and industry forward.”

Nike CEO Elliott Hill previously stressed that having a dedicated “Women’s Basketball” team gave Nike the ability to unlock new opportunities:

“It becomes an opportunity to grow the overall marketplace by inviting more and more girls into the world of sport. It is an area where we will continue to invest in and we see tremendous momentum right now.”

How Clark remains the story, even from the bench

Even while sidelined, Clark‘s influence remains potent. Her injury absence has undoubtedly challenged the Fever, who now cling to the playoff picture. Yet, her presence is felt in every headline and jersey sold.

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Clark‘s appeal is undeniable. From her NCAA record-setting days at Iowa to her WNBA ascent, winning Rookie of the Year, and becoming a media sensation, she’s reshaped the sport’s profile.

Her previous Player Exclusive (PE) sneaker, a Kobe design in Fever colors, sold out almost instantly when Nike released it publicly this summer. That momentum likely influenced the pace of this bigger reveal.