5 WNBA teams that would undoubtedly win a title with Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become one of the most productive and entertaining players in the WNBA, but how many teams could she actually lead to a title? Indiana is hoping to one day find its name in that discussion, but several franchises could realistically claim such a possibility in the present.
An admittedly bold claim when discussing a second-year player, Clark has the remarkable ability to impact games in ways few ever have.
Clark won the Rookie of the Year award in 2024 and was well on her way to adding more hardware when a left quadricep strain sent her to the sidelines in 2025. At the time of her injury, she was averaging 19.0 points, 9.3 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.0 block, and 2.8 three-point field goals made per game.
Clark's individual dominance included the 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, four blocks, and two steals that she posted against the Chicago Sky.
Once Clark returns to the lineup, the Fever should thus resume their pursuit of a postseason appearance and a run at the franchise's second-ever title. One simply can't help but wonder: How much of an impact does Clark really make on the game?
Moreover, which teams would definitively be in the title hunt as soon as 2025 if Clark were to be on their roster instead?
Atlanta Dream
It's difficult to envision a scenario in which the Atlanta Dream are anything less than a true contender with Clark in the mix. Atlanta is already one of the best teams in the WNBA, led by a four-player core of Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard, and Brionna Jones that can compete with any group in the league.
Adding Clark to form a certifiably elite five-player rotation would take Atlanta to the next level and make them surefire championship contenders.
Gray is off to a remarkable start to the 2025 season, averaging 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.9 three-point field goals made on .495/.435/.816 shooting. Howard has been mirroring her production, averaging 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2.9 three-point field goals made per game.
Adding a nightly triple-double threat like Clark would give Atlanta one of the most fearsome three-headed scoring monsters in the WNBA.
Rounding out the starting lineup would be the top-tier interior duo of Griner and Jones. Jones ranks No. 2 in the WNBA in offensive rebounding and is a nightly double-double waiting to happen, while Griner is a former champion who continues to excel in bursts on both ends of the floor.
With Nia Coffey shooting the lights out, as well, the Dream would have the top-heavy talent to make a serious run at a title with Clark.
Las Vegas Aces
No matter how many other excellent duos may come to mind, there would be no better 1-2 punch in the WNBA than A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark. Wilson is the best player in the world, with three MVP awards, two Defensive Player of the Year honors, and two titles—all won since 2020—cementing her status.
Well on her way to leading the race for MVP once again, one can't help but dream of the dominance that Wilson and Clark could achieve as teammates.
For as brilliant as Wilson is, Las Vegas is far from a one-player show. All-WNBA guard Jackie Young is an electric scorer, averaging 18.2 points per game in 2025, and veterans Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd give the Aces one of the best trios of backcourt players in the game today.
With Dana Evans spacing the floor and Kiah Stokes thriving on the boards, the Aces have a strong rotation, albeit with a somewhat top-heavy nature.
2025 second-round draft pick Aaliyah Nye is beginning to poke holes in the top-heavy reputation, however, after scoring 10 points in 11 minutes against the Seattle Storm. There's also hope that Elizabeth Kitley and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus will bolster the second unit once they return to action.
Adding Clark would not only round this team into form, but give them every reason to believe that a championship is a realistic goal.
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are already one of the best teams in the WNBA. Not only are they off to an 8-0 start to the 2025 season, but the Lynx went 30-10 in 2024 and lost in five games during the 2024 WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty.
It's hard to imagine Clark arriving in Minnesota and failing to tip the scales in their favor, especially when one considers how close the team already was.
The Lynx are led by the incomparable Napheesa Collier. Collier is averaging a league-leading 25.1 points per game in 2025, adding 8.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 1.3 three-point field goals made per contest for good measure.
With Clark and Collier leading the offense, Minnesota would have no trouble going shot-for-shot with any team they encounter.
Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, and the incomparably efficient Alanna Smith contribute to what's become one of the deepest rotations in the WNBA. McBride offers a bit of everything while shooting 52.4 percent from beyond the arc, Williams is sixth in the league in assists per game, and Smith is knocking down 61.1 percent of her field goals and 50.0 percent of her threes.
With the Lynx already ranking No. 2 in the NBA in net rating and defensive rating, and No. 3 in offensive rating, it's frightening to think how much better they could be with Clark.
New York Liberty
The most dominant team in professional sports, the New York LIberty would be even closer to untouchable with Clark. The Liberty are the defending WNBA champions, as well as an undefeated juggernaut poised to set the record books ablaze.
Considering New York is already the heavy favorite to repeat as champions, it's almost impossible to argue against Clark winning a title with the Liberty.
New York is currently 7-0, sharing the honor of being the only undefeated teams in the WNBA with the Lynx. The Liberty also boast the best offensive rating, defensive rating, and net rating in the league, as well as the highest assist percentage and eFG%.
As astonishing as that all sounds, it's the context of how far ahead of the pack New York currently is that truly hammers this selection home.
The Liberty boast a net rating that feels fake at 25.1—12.5 points per 100 possessions higher than the No. 2 Lynx. It's 5.9 points higher in offensive rating than the No. 2 Dream, and is allowing 6.5 fewer points in defensive rating than No. 2 Minnesota.
A generationally dominant force led by the likes of Natasha Cloud, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, and Breanna Stewart, it wouldn't be fair for Clark to join with the Liberty.
Seattle Storm
Not enough is being said about how well the Seattle Storm are playing without a true go-to scorer. Skylar Diggins leads the charge at 16.8 points per game, while Nneka Ogwumike is right behind at 16.5 and Gabby Williams checks in at 14.5, but Seattle lacks a traditionally dominant scoring threat.
With this in mind, one can't help but ponder how explosive the Storm would be with Clark providing the top-tier scoring contributions she's proven capable of.
Seattle went 25-15 in 2024 and has the talent to emulate that success during the 2025 season. It lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Las Vegas Aces, but was far closer to contending than said result suggests, especially when one considers the competition.
The Storm have admittedly been a middle of the pack team in 2025, going 4-4 with a net rating of +0.5, but they're the right player away from making the leap.
Clark would be in a perfect situation in Seattle, with Diggins instantly alleviating pressure in the playmaking department with her ranking No. 5 in assists per game. That would allow Clark to focus on her scoring, thus simplifying the game for a deep cast of quality players.
Seattle making the leap from on the cusp to champion status might seem like a leap, but it's the proverbial one-player-away situation. Clark would be that player.