Caitlin Clark Is Carrying the WNBA—So Why Won’t the League Protect Her?

Another game, another bruise. Caitlin Clark walked off the court again this week battered and ignored. No whistle. No explanation. And once again, no accountability.

During the Fever’s latest win over Seattle, Clark was shoved, grabbed, and hit repeatedly—yet refs stayed silent. A now-viral clip shows a Storm player clearly swiping across Clark’s body, just feet from an official. No call. Just more silence. This isn’t officiating. It’s messaging.

Let’s be clear—Clark isn’t begging for special treatment. She’s demanding fairness. The stats don’t lie: Clark is the driving force behind the WNBA’s historic ratings surge. She’s not just a player—she’s the product. And yet, she’s treated like an afterthought when the elbows fly.

While the league promotes her face on posters and pushes her highlights on social media, they remain silent when she’s slammed to the floor. There’s no public support, no leadership, no whistle. Just business as usual.

But fans aren’t blind. The inconsistency is clear. The league can’t continue profiting from Clark’s stardom while letting her become a punching bag. Her coach sees it. Analysts see it. Millions of viewers see it.

And Caitlin? She just keeps playing. Leading. Inspiring. Even when the league doesn’t have her back.

She deserves protection—not just promotion.

It’s time to blow the whistle. Before the silence becomes permanent.