{
  "id": 12933704,
  "title": "Fever’s Caitlin Clark focusing on non-stop golf instead of EPIC contract extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/fevers-caitlin-clark-focusing-on-non-stop-golf-instead-of-epic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:15:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fever-caitlin-clark-focusing-non-191511709.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caitlin Clark, the star player of the Indiana Fever, is focusing on golf instead of discussing an EPIC contract extension, after her team lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Playoffs. Clark, who is in the final year of her rookie contract worth $597,596, is eligible for an EPIC extension that could pay her up to 17 percent of the salary cap in 2027. However, she has not given much thought to the prospect, instead spending her time playing 18 holes every day. Clark stated, \"I haven’t honestly given it much thought. I’ve been playing 18 holes every day.\" She did acknowledge that players like Aliyah Boston, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers have a chance to secure EPIC extensions. During her end-of-season press conference, Clark emphasized the importance of constructing the roster to secure a championship, saying, \"I’m not saying I’m gonna sign it or not sign it. It’s just figuring out the way we need to construct our roster.\" It remains to be seen whether Clark and Indiana will reach an agreement on an EPIC contract extension.",
  "summary": "With the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark exiting the WNBA Playoffs after losing to the Las Vegas Aces in three games, the conversation now shifts to locking down the superstar to a contract extension. As it was a crushing loss by the Fever to the Aces in the 94-83 Game 3 defeat, Clark would give insight into what she’s thinking about when it comes […] The post Fever’s Caitlin Clark focusing on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Caitlin Clark focuses on golf, not contract extension.",
    "Final year of rookie contract worth $597,596.",
    "Playing 18 holes daily, prioritizing roster construction."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}