{
  "id": 16076691,
  "title": "Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese left out of ESPN's 30 greatest WNBA players list",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/caitlin-clark-angel-reese-left-out-of-espns-30-greatest-wnba-players",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:31:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/caitlin-clark-angel-reese-left-out-of-espns-30-greatest-wnba-players-list-1.500720261"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN has unveiled its list of the 30 greatest players in WNBA history to mark the league's 30th season, but star Indiana Fever forward Caitlin Clark failed to secure a spot in the final rankings. Despite Clark's rapid rise and growing influence on women's basketball, ESPN's report indicated that she met the criterion of needing more time to reach the ultimate status of an all-time great. The WNBA's top echelon includes legends and modern-day stars such as Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson, who claimed her fifth consecutive Most Valuable Player award. Other notable players on the list include Breanna Stewart, Chelsea Gray, and Alyssa Thomas. The top 10 features influential figures in the league like Tamika Catchings, Diana Taurasi, and Cynthia Cooper. Notable players like Candace Parker, Maya Moore, Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Lauren Jackson, Sue Bird, and Tina Thompson also make the cut. ESPN's ranking was compiled by an esteemed panel of 23 reporters and staff members. The panel aimed to strike a balance between historical accomplishments and the current performances of the players. The snubs of Clark and Angel Reese, another star of the 2024 draft class, were confirmed by ESPN's report on the omissions. However, ESPN believes that both players have the potential to become future all-time greats and have received votes during the voting process. Additionally, ESPN anticipates that Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles will also achieve greatness in the future.",
  "summary": "Dubai: ESPN has named its 30 greatest players in WNBA history as the league celebrates its 30th season, with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark missing out on the final list despite her growing influence on women’s basketball. The ranking features legends and modern-day stars, including Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, who recently won a record fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award at the number…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Angel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/angel-reese-shines-again-as-dream-down-valkyries-to-lead-wnba-finals",
        "published": "2026-10-22T07:53:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}