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In late July 2026 ESPN analysts continued to discuss During the All‑Star weekend, Caitlin Clark’s growing media profile. After Elle Duncan’s July 27 appeal for Clark to reject fans co‑opting her image, Clark told host Malika Andrews at the All‑Star weekend that she felt “emotionally exhausted” and fearful of pressured by the narrative pressure, surrounding her, prompting ESPN analyst Monica McNutt to call for more demand greater accountability and self‑awareness. Clark Former ESPN host Elle Duncan also disclosed gardening as a stress‑relief hobby. urged Clark to directly ask fans misusing her name to stop. The Fever’s 105‑95 win over Seattle on July 28 following night the Indiana Fever extended their winning streak to four games (18‑10). with a 105‑95 victory over the Seattle Storm. Clark posted delivered 32 points on 9‑of‑14 shooting, including four three‑pointers three‑pointers, a perfect ten free‑throw attempts and seven assists – the ninth franchise Fever instance of 30+ points with five+ assists. a 30‑point, five‑assist effort. Kelsey Mitchell added 28 points, extending recorded her franchise‑record run of 12 12th straight 20‑point games. Monique Billings contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, 20‑plus‑point game, a franchise record, while Sophie Cunningham added 11 points. Aliyah Boston left in the second quarter after a hard fall that caused with a right lower‑leg injury; she finished with injury after scoring 11 points. The victory win marked the Fever’s fourth consecutive 100‑point outing, setting a new WNBA record. The game aired on ESPN and was also available via streaming services such as DirecTV outing and FuboTV, with free‑trial options highlighted for viewers. Uncertainty remained about the Fever’s lineup for upcoming contests. McNutt reiterated her criticism of Clark’s media handling after the game, sparking set a sizeable social‑media backlash. league‑record 12th 100‑point‑plus game this season. The heightened on‑court visibility helped lift WNBA All‑Star Game viewership to 3.2 million, up from underscoring the previous year when Clark was absent. growing media focus on Clark’s performance and the scrutiny of her public persona.