ESPN’s Monica McNutt says Caitlin Clark needs ‘accountability’ in bizarre smear
ESPN analyst Monica McNutt has criticized WNBA player Caitlin Clark for her comments on media coverage, suggesting she needs more accountability and self-awareness. Clark had expressed frustration with the media narrative surrounding her interactions with other players. The exchange has sparked a heated debate among fans and critics, with some defending Clark and others supporting McNutt's perspective.
- ▪Caitlin Clark recently spoke out about media coverage of her interactions with other players, including an incident with Alyssa Thomas.
- ▪Monica McNutt criticized Clark's word choice, suggesting she needs more accountability and self-awareness in her role in the WNBA.
- ▪The exchange has sparked a heated debate among fans and critics, with some calling for McNutt to be laid off from ESPN.
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WNBA ESPN’s Monica McNutt says Caitlin Clark needs ‘accountability’ in bizarre smear By Grace McCarron Published July 28, 2026, 9:24 a.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google As the WNBA’s All-Star Weekend wrapped up, ESPN analyst Monica McNutt took a stand on Caitlin Clark and media criticisms of her.
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