After months out with a groin injury, Caitlin Clark is back on the court with the USA senior women’s team in Durham. Off the court, she’s breaking records, surpassing LeBron and Curry as the most-collected active basketball player in trading cards. Now, a $3 worth player is banking big on Clark, all thanks to her rising star.

“Caitlin Clark is getting a special @PaniniAmerica trading card set,” Sportico posted on X. As per Panini's official December 15 announcement, the Caitlin Clark Chronicled collection features 100 cards and a 22-page premium keepsake.

It includes exclusive autographs, highlighted by her 2024 TIME Athlete of the Year cover, along with rare parallels such as Red Holo and Red Cracked Ice.

“Caitlin Clark Chronicled is a first-of-its-kind premium product that highlights Caitlin’s historic accomplishments and impact on and off the court,” said Jason Howarth, Panini’s senior vice president of marketing and athlete relations.

This marks Clark’s second collection through Panini, following her first set that celebrated her standout years with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The collection is available at Target stores and Target.com, with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Panini America’s website coming next.

Panini America also signed a record WNBPA licensing deal in November 2025, signaling the rapid growth of the WNBA trading card market. The business now generates mid-eight figures annually, more than 100 times its 2019 level. Valued at about $3 billion, Panini is using Clark’s collection to highlight her brand and the demand for women’s basketball cards.

Clark is also back on the court, fully healthy and participating in USA Basketball’s training camp. Her return positions her to carry that momentum from the WNBA into the international game.

Caitlin Clark Back at USA Basketball Camp

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is back on the court. She joined fellow WNBA stars at last weekend’s USA Basketball training camp at Duke University. Sidelined since mid-July with a groin strain, Clark told media she feels “100% healthy” as she starts her first senior national team camp.

Clark said she’s loving being back in a competitive setting while shaking off some rust. “I’ve been working out and playing pickup, but being here is really fun,” she said. “I need to shake off a bit of rust and get my lungs back, but my body feels great.”

The 23-year-old is one of several uncapped players at the 18-player December camp. She wants to impress Team USA coach Kara Lawson as the roster forms for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. USA Basketball managing director Sue Bird praised Clark’s focus during recovery, saying it shows real maturity.

Written by

Ishika Ghosh

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi