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Aliyah Boston praises Kelsey Mitchell while Skip Bayless comments on Caitlin Clark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Aliyah Boston praises Kelsey Mitchell while Skip Bayless comments on Caitlin Clark

Summary

During a media availability on August 14, Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston expressed her support for teammate Kelsey Mitchell, calling her the MVP for her scoring abilities. Skip Bayless criticized Boston's remarks, suggesting they may play into the ongoing discussions about Caitlin Clark's MVP candidacy. This comment comes amid speculation regarding internal strife within the Fever organization, including coach Stephanie White's recent defense of DiJonai Carrington after a controversial foul. Boston also addressed fans booing White during games, calling it disrespectful.

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By the Numbers

•Aliyah Boston praises Kelsey Mitchell as MVP during media availability.
•Skip Bayless questions the timing of Boston's comments regarding Clark.
•Speculation of internal conflicts in the Fever continues.
•Boston criticizes fans for booing coach Stephanie White during games.
•Fever recently defeated the New York Liberty.

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11:38 AMYahoo Sports — “Caitlin Clark Has Enough Going On”: Skip Bayless Calls Out Aliyah Boston For Declaring Kelsey Mitchell MVP Over Fever Superstar

What they're saying

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During a media availability on Thursday, Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston dished out high praise for her fellow All-Star Kelsey Mitchell. According to Boston, the Fever guard is “really just the MVP” who scores at a high rate.
— Yahoo Sports

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