Clay Travis criticizes WNBA's marketing of Caitlin Clark ahead of game

Clay Travis has publicly criticized the WNBA for excluding Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark from a promotional graphic for the upcoming game against the Dallas Wings on August 11, 2026. The graphic features Wings stars Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale while omitting prominent players from the Fever, including both Clark and All-Star Kelsey Mitchell. Travis argues that the omission is a significant marketing oversight, comparing it to the NBA ignoring legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Many fans express concerns over the WNBA's promotion strategies as Clark continues to deal with back issues and is listed as day-to-day on the injury report. The situation intensifies debates surrounding player visibility and the league's marketing decisions.

• 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Impossible to Explain’ — Clay Travis Unleashes Fiery Rant As WNBA Refuses To Promote Caitlin Clark, Compares It to NBA Ignoring ‘Jordan, Kobe, LeBron’