
GMs Rate Caitlin Clark Lower Than Expected; Paige Bueckers Tops Franchise Pick
The WNBA's 2026 GM survey shows Caitlin Clark remains a star but isn’t rated as highly as some expected, trailing in MVP, best passer, and top-point guard votes while Chelsea Gray dominates those categories; in the pivotal “start a franchise today” question Paige Bueckers edges Clark (33% vs. 20%), signaling Clark might be undervalued despite her rising profile and strong rookie year.

