Caitlin Clark Returns, Debuts 'The Bellas' Sneakers

Caitlin Clark returned to the Indiana Fever lineup after a three-week absence due to a quad injury, debuting a custom Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'The Bellas' sneaker inspired by her dog, Bella, during a nationally televised game against the undefeated New York Liberty. The Fever had struggled with a 2-3 record without her, and Clark brings averages of 19 points, 9.3 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game. Nike, which signed Clark to an eight-year, $28 million deal, has faced criticism for delays in launching her signature shoe, with her official logo scheduled for a Holiday 2025 reveal but no release date for her first signature sneaker. Instead, two of Clark's player-exclusive Nike Kobe shoes are expected to drop later this summer, though they will not carry her branding. Clark's return continues to excite fans and boost both the Fever's profile and Nike's basketball footwear line.