WNBA players face backlash for excluding Caitlin Clark from MVP talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
On August 14, 2026, Aliyah Boston and Candace Parker named their MVP favorites on the ‘Post Moves’ podcast, omitting Caitlin Clark. Clark, an Indiana Fever guard, ranks third in points per game and second in assists this season. Fans expressed disappointment and shock over the perceived snub, especially after Clark's standout performances, including a recent triple-double. The discourse highlights ongoing tensions within the Fever regarding player recognition and unity. The backlash indicates a growing concern among fans that Clark is not receiving the acknowledgment she is due.
- •Boston and Parker exclude Clark from their MVP favorites list.
- •Clark holds top statistics in points and assists this season.
- •Fans are vocal about their disappointment on social media.
- •Tensions within the Fever team are highlighted by this snub.
- •The backlash follows Clark's recent standout performances.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘So Disappointing,’ ‘Imagine Ignoring Your Teammate’ – WNBA World Rips Aliyah Boston for Leaving Caitlin Clark Out of MVP Race
"Caitlin Clark continues to be a focal point in most WNBA conversations. That includes the discussion surrounding WNBA MVP favorites this season.
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