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WNBA MVP list excluding Caitlin Clark sparks fan outrage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

WNBA MVP list excluding Caitlin Clark sparks fan outrage

Summary

WNBA fans are expressing disappointment over Caitlin Clark's omission from Candace Parker's top-four MVP candidates list. Clark is currently one of the league's top scorers, averaging 21.7 points per game this season. Parker's selection included A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell, and Paige Bueckers, igniting a wave of reactions on social media. Many fans were vocal about their belief that Clark deserves a position among the top contenders given her performance. The discussion continues as fans await the upcoming MVP announcements in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Candace Parker lists MVP candidates excluding Caitlin Clark
•Clark averages 21.7 points per game this season
•Parker's list includes Wilson, Miles, Mitchell, Bueckers
•Fans express disbelief and disappointment on social media
•Ongoing discussions about MVP eligibility and qualifications

Latest Updates

9:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m speechless’ – WNBA fans baffled by ‘joke’ MVP list that doesn’t include Caitlin Clark

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark may be one of the top scorers in the WNBA this season, but she was snubbed by Candace Parker when she was listing her top-four MVP candidates. At the time of writing, Clark is averaging 21.
— Yahoo Sports

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