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Caitlin Clark Leads MVP Race With 22.1 Points

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark emerges as a leading candidate for the WNBA MVP award.
She averages 22.1 points, 8.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game in 32 contests.
In her last 11 games she posted 26.3 points, 9.4 assists, 3.5 rebounds while shooting 50%.
Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn says she will vote for Clark, noting A’ja Wilson remains a strong rival.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight teams, and Cynthia Cooper’s four consecutive championships established early credibility. Decades later, the 2024 draft drew 2.45 million viewers, and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s MVP campaign could echo Cooper’s impact by significantly boosting ratings and attendance, as seen in the record-setting 2024 season.

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Story summary

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark emerges as a leading candidate for the WNBA MVP award.
She averages 22.1 points, 8.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game in 32 contests.
In her last 11 games she posted 26.3 points, 9.4 assists, 3.5 rebounds while shooting 50%.
Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn says she will vote for Clark, noting A’ja Wilson remains a strong rival.

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