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Caitlin Clark faces MVP race challenges against A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Caitlin Clark faces MVP race challenges against A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles

Summary

Women’s basketball journalists Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant highlighted the MVP race involving A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Olivia Miles in an article published on August 21, 2026. The analysis suggests Clark's candidacy may be overshadowed by the rising attention on Miles. Fans expressed their frustration over Clark's perceived exclusion from MVP discussions, questioning the media's focus. Wilson aims for her fifth MVP award, while Clark's potential remains strong if the Indiana Fever contend for the title. Miles could make history by winning both MVP and Rookie of the Year this season.

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By the Numbers

•A’ja Wilson averages 26.1 points and leads the MVP race.
•Caitlin Clark averages 22.1 points but is facing scrutiny.
•Olivia Miles averages 19.9 points and is gaining momentum.
•Wilson is pursuing a record fifth MVP award this season.
•Clark's MVP case strengthens if the Indiana Fever succeed.

Latest Updates

2:11 PMCBS Sports — WNBA MVP race: Can Caitlin Clark or Olivia Miles stop A'ja Wilson from running away with her third in a row?
8:19 AMYahoo Sports — “WNBA Media Has Perfected the Gaslighting”: Fans React As Analysts Explain Why Caitlin Clark Has Been Sidelined in the MVP Race With A’ja Wilson And Olivia Miles

What they're saying

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Women’s basketball journalists Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant published an article about the WNBA’s MVP race on Thursday. The article listed the stats of three main candidates: A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles.
— Yahoo Sports