Clay Travis criticizes WNBA's marketing of Caitlin Clark ahead of game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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.
- •Caitlin Clark omitted from WNBA promotional graphic for Fever vs Wings game.
- •Travis compares omission to NBA ignoring major stars.
- •Fans criticize the WNBA's marketing approach towards Clark.
- •Clark dealing with back pain, listed as day-to-day on injury report.
- •Next match is set for August 11, 2026.
- 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’
"Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers are expected to create one of the WNBA’s signature rivalries over the next decade. The two stars have also helped shape their organizations into championship contender.
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