WNBA NewsTuesday, Jul 7, 2026

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The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury rematch on Wednesday night boiled over as a physical matchup featured a highly controversial moment, and Fever star Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of it. The stage was set for another gritty game after Monday’s tense meeting between the two teams, which featured 6 technical fouls and 1 ejection, with the Fever eventually coming out with an 86-77 win.

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It's an explosive statement after a controversial game.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark addressed the ongoing rumors of issues within the team.

The Phoenix Mercury are drawing heat online after a social media post fans deemed distasteful following Wednesday's win over the Indiana Fever. Phoenix secured a 111-109 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Caitlin Clark exited in the third quarter with a back injury and did not return.

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The Sparks have no answer for Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson, who scores 23 points in Seattle's victory.

The Indiana Fever star was notably absent when ESPN announced the nominees for the 2026 ESPY Awards.

Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA as the most hyped prospect in league history, and her impact has lived up to every bit of it. Since being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever in 2024, Clark has driven record television ratings, packed arenas across the country, and helped secure a massive 11-year, $2.

Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury escaped Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a 111-109 victory over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Thursday. Thomas finished with a game-high 12 field goals made and 24 points, while guard Kahleah Copper scored a team-high 28 points. Thomas tied Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell for a game-high 38 minutes played, while Mitchell scored a game-high 30 points for Indiana.

It goes without saying that Caitlin Clark has had a huge impact on the WNBA’s rise in popularity in recent years, but the debate over her treatment in the league has only grown louder recently. Former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason became the latest prominent voice to weigh in, suggesting that the Indiana Fever superstar should consider playing overseas if she continues to feel underappreciated in America despite her immense impact on women’s basketball.