WNBA excludes Caitlin Clark from 30th anniversary poster, analyst critiques
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The WNBA's exclusion of Caitlin Clark from its 30th anniversary poster has sparked controversy. The poster features several notable players, including A’ja Wilson, but omits Clark, prompting criticism from analyst Colin Cowherd. He questioned the league's treatment of Clark, who has significantly contributed to its popularity. Cowherd cited poor officiating in the league, highlighting Clark's recent injury during a game against the Indiana Fever, where she left due to back issues after an incident went uncalled.
- •Caitlin Clark was excluded from WNBA's 30th anniversary poster.
- •Colin Cowherd criticized the league's decision as disrespectful.
- •Clark's popularity has contributed to increased TV ratings for her games.
- •She recently left a game against the Fever due to back trouble.
- •The officiating during the game has come under scrutiny for being overly physical.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd lambasts WNBA for Caitlin Clark treatment: ‘Paranoid, weird, insular league’
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This Is a Paranoid, Weird, Insular League’ — Analyst Blasts WNBA’s Bizarre Treatment of Caitlin Clark
"The WNBA’s biggest misstep isn’t their treatment of Caitlin Clark, it’s their inability to avoid giving critics fuel to accuse them of mistreating Caitlin Clark. WNBA critics are in attack mode after images of Clark taking a hit to the throat went viral before she eventually left Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury with…
"The relationship between the WNBA and Caitlin Clark continues to remain under the microscope. In the latest example of possible friction between the league and its biggest star, the WNBA decided to exclude Clark from its poster celebrating the league’s 30th anniversary, much to the surprise of the basketball world.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:30 PMColin Cowherd lambasts WNBA for Caitlin Clark treatment: ‘Paranoid, weird, insular league’
The WNBA’s biggest misstep isn’t their treatment of Caitlin Clark, it’s their inability to avoid giving critics fuel to accuse them of mistreating Caitlin Clark. WNBA critics are in attack mode after images of Clark taking a hit to the throat went viral before she eventually left Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury with…
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 7:31 PM‘This Is a Paranoid, Weird, Insular League’ — Analyst Blasts WNBA’s Bizarre Treatment of Caitlin Clark
The relationship between the WNBA and Caitlin Clark continues to remain under the microscope. In the latest example of possible friction between the league and its biggest star, the WNBA decided to exclude Clark from its poster celebrating the league’s 30th anniversary, much to the surprise of the basketball world.
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