Caitlin Clark urges focus on basketball as Fever aim for championship run
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Caitlin Clark addressed her experiences during the All-Star practice media availability on July 26, 2026, expressing frustration over distractions away from basketball. The Fever, currently positioned fifth in the WNBA standings with a 17-10 record, are on a three-game winning streak entering the All-Star break. After overcoming injury struggles early in the season, the team is focusing on its championship aspirations. Teammate Kelsey Mitchell emphasized their growing chemistry as they defend their competitive goals.
- •Fever are 7-2 in last nine games, including wins over Aces and Liberty.
- •Fever's offensive rating ranks first in the league, aiming for historic mark.
- •Clark and Mitchell are the top-scoring duo in the league.
- •Fever entered All-Star break on a three-game winning streak.
- •Team chemistry has improved with Clark, Mitchell, and Boston playing together.
- 4:37 PMCBS Sports — Caitlin Clark really wants the conversation to go back to basketball -- and the Fever just want to win
"Clark called the constant discourse around her 'emotionally exhausting'
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