Candace Parker discusses Caitlin Clark's exchange with Paige Bueckers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings faced off during a preseason game on August 20, 2026. Their rivalry saw tension on the court, highlighted by a moment when Bueckers attempted to foul Clark, leading to an irritated response from Clark. WNBA legend Candace Parker addressed the situation on the Post Moves podcast, attributing part of the friction to officiating, stating that clearer calls from referees might have prevented the confrontation. After the game, Clark praised Bueckers' skills but opted not to comment on the exchange directly.
- •Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers clashed during a preseason game.
- •Bueckers attempted a foul on Clark late in the first half.
- •Candace Parker blamed referees for not calling earlier fouls.
- •Clark praised Bueckers after the game, avoiding direct commentary on the incident.
- •The rivalry is touted as a must-watch in the WNBA.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — “I Blame the Refs”: WNBA Legend Offers No Filter Over Caitlin Clark's Tense Exchange With Paige Bueckers
"Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have already become two of the WNBA’s best players, giving rise to a must-watch rivalry. Naturally, their tense exchange during their last faceoff generated a lot of attention, and for one WNBA legend, the culprit behind the situation was easy to name.
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