{
  "id": 12868739,
  "title": "‘Minding my business’ – Candace Parker explains her reaction to Caitlin Clark talking trash to her",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/minding-my-business-candace-parker-explains-her-reaction-to-caitlin",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:36:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minding-business-candace-parker-explains-123640076.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former WNBA star and current commentator Candace Parker provided insights into her reaction when Caitlin Clark made a derogatory remark towards her during Game 2 of the Indiana Fever's series against the Las Vegas Aces. Parker was sitting at the announcer's desk when Clark aimed a shot at her, having previously criticized Clark's defensive efforts. While initially puzzled by Clark's trash talk, Parker found herself enjoying the competitive spirit. She drew a parallel to Stephen Curry's confrontational style during the NBA, where Curry would confront opponents like Reggie Miller after scoring. Parker explained that she was \"minding my business\" at the scorer's table when Clark made her remark, and found the fiery response thrilling. She admitted that she thrived on such passionate exchanges and appreciated players who engage in trash talk. Parker specifically commended Clark's fierce competitiveness and her willingness to challenge opponents, even if it means using verbal jabs.",
  "summary": "Candace Parker was sitting at the announcer’s desk when Caitlin Clark took a shot at her after making a clutch three-pointer. Parker had been critical of Clark’s effort on the defensive end of the court, believing that the former University of Iowa standout needed to be more energetic on that front.",
  "key_points": [
    "Candace Parker, former WNBA star, reacted to Caitlin Clark's trash talk during Game 2.",
    "Parker initially puzzled but later enjoyed Clark's competitive spirit and verbal jabs.",
    "Parker admired Clark's fierce competitiveness and willingness to challenge opponents."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Caitlin Clark says name being used for hateful, racist narratives is 'not something I stand for'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/caitlin-clark-says-name-being-used-for-hateful-racist-narratives-is",
        "published": "2026-10-08T17:19:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}