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‘Done Nothing But Add Fuel To Fire,’ ‘Constant Negativity’ – Fever Writer, WNBA Fans Call Out Elle Duncan’s Controversial Caitlin Clark Take

The Indiana Fever were knocked out in the opening round of the 2026 WNBA postseason, ending their campaign without advancing further. Amid the loss, rookie star Caitlin Clark continued to attract intense discussion, with many pointing to the way her name is leveraged in broader league debates.

Sports commentator Elle Duncan faced a wave of backlash after suggesting on a television program that Clark has been placed in an unfair spotlight and that the scrutiny is overly complex. Fans and Fever writer Robin Lundberg criticized Duncan, calling her remarks counterproductive and accusing her of fueling negativity, while some echoed NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s earlier comment that Clark has become a political football.

The outcry highlighted the perception that Duncan’s commentary was more about personal gain than the sport itself.

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