WNBA reporter Khristina Williams calls out John O’Maley over MVP emails
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

WNBA reporter Khristina Williams publicly requested that former basketball player John O’Maley stop sending unsolicited emails regarding his support for Caitlin Clark’s MVP candidacy. Williams, who serves on the WNBA’s postseason awards voting panel, posted on X that she received five emails in a two-hour span from O’Maley, adding to multiple messages sent over the previous month. The incident occurs during the WNBA’s ongoing break for the 2026 FIBA World Cup, a period during which the league’s MVP race continues to generate public debate. While Caitlin Clark is a primary candidate, A’ja Wilson remains the frontrunner for the award. O’Maley, a former varsity player for Bob Knight at the United States Military Academy, has advocated for Clark’s recognition despite her high turnover rate and the team's defensive concerns. Williams previously shared her ballots publicly in prior seasons to address transparency in the voting process.
- •Khristina Williams received multiple emails from John O’Maley advocating for Caitlin Clark to win MVP.
- •Caitlin Clark is averaging 22.5 points and 8.4 assists per game for the Indiana Fever.
- •The WNBA is currently on break for the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
- •John O’Maley played varsity basketball at the United States Military Academy under Bob Knight.
- •A’ja Wilson remains a primary contender for the WNBA MVP award.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — “Seriously, Stop”: WNBA Reporter Publicly Calls Out Ex-Basketball Player Over Caitlin Clark MVP Appeal, Reveals His Actions Over the Past Month
"The WNBA has put the brakes on its regular season to accommodate the 2026 FIBA World Cup. And while much of the attention has shifted toward Team USA and its pursuit of a fifth straight gold medal, that has done very little to quiet the ongoing MVP debate.
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