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Caitlin Clark's MVP candidacy questioned despite strong performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:31 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Caitlin Clark's MVP candidacy questioned despite strong performance

Summary

Caitlin Clark's omission from MVP discussions raises eyebrows as she showcases elite performance for the Indiana Fever. The Fever stand third in the league standings, capitalizing on a recent 10-2 stretch. Clark is averaging 22.1 points and 8.3 assists, quickly becoming a key contributor. Despite her strong numbers, critics note Indiana's earlier.500 record during her games and the emergence of fellow contenders A’ja Wilson and Olivia Miles, who lead in discussions for the MVP award. As the playoff picture solidifies, Clark will need a strong finish to elevate her candidacy.

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Status Watch

•Clark leads Indiana Fever, averaging 22.1 points and 8.3 assists.
•Fever currently sit third in the league standings as of August 20.
•Critics highlight her team’s earlier.500 record and turnovers.
•A’ja Wilson and rookie Olivia Miles are main MVP contenders.
•Clark has 20 career games with 20+ points and 10+ assists.

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9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark is having a banner season, so why isn’t she in MVP conversations?

What they're saying

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The WNBA MVP race is quite often a closed case. It might also be this season, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to debate. As the season has progressed, two players have been most often discussed by fans and media as the main contenders for the prestigious award. Player A26.1 PPG9.7 RPG3.1 APG2.1 BPG51.9 FG% Player B19.9 PPG4.6 RPG6.1 APG49.7 FG %40.0 3PT% But should there be a third player in contention? Looking at the stats, it’s odd that this star player isn’t mentioned in those talks. P
— Yahoo Sports

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