Overview
- In the league’s annual preseason GM survey released Tuesday, Bueckers led the “start a franchise” vote at 33%, with Clark and A’ja Wilson tied at 20%.
- GMs also picked the Las Vegas Aces to win the 2026 title, and the Indiana Fever did not receive a single championship vote.
- Health weighed heavily in the shift as Bueckers played all 36 games and won 2025 Rookie of the Year, while Clark’s second season was limited to 13 games by groin and ankle injuries.
- Indiana cut to a 12-player roster by waiving guards Megan McConnell, Jessica Timmons and Kayana Traylor, and the team says Clark is ready for Saturday’s opener against Dallas.
- The survey result drew strong reaction on social media from fans, and LeBron James posted a supportive comment on Clark’s Instagram.