Kate Martin Demands WNBA Action After Angel Reese Hits Caitlin Clark
In a WNBA already brimming with controversy, Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin has ignited a firestorm. Following a viral moment where Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese appeared to strike Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark in the head, Martin took to social media with a bold call: suspend Reese and review the footage with a soccer-style VAR system.
“We must eliminate the dirty elements to make the game cleaner,” Martin wrote, tagging the WNBA directly.
The incident occurred during a tense fourth quarter, where Reese’s arm visibly connected with Clark’s head. Officials didn’t call a foul, but slow-motion replays flooded social media under hashtags like #ProtectCaitlin.
Martin’s blunt post shifted the debate. No longer was it just about a missed call—it became a referendum on player safety, officiating standards, and the WNBA’s identity. While fans are divided, her message was clear: the league must evolve.
Angel Reese has remained silent, while her team issued a neutral statement of support. Caitlin Clark, as usual, stayed diplomatic:
“Basketball’s a physical sport. I trust the league to do what’s right.”
As the WNBA reviews the play, the moment has sparked wider questions: Should the league implement more advanced officiating technology? Can physicality and sportsmanship truly coexist?
For Martin, it’s about accountability. For Reese, it’s another moment under the spotlight. And for Clark, it’s just another night with the weight of the league on her shoulders.
One play. One post. A league at a crossroads.
