Fever coach unloads on WNBA over treatment of Caitlin Clark, but it's time for Clark to start punching back

WNBA star Caitlin Clark was frustrated with officials after receiving a technical foul against the Phoenix Mercury. (This video contains AI-assisted content.)

The Caitlin Clark nonsense in the WNBA has officially spiraled out of control.

It's been percolating for two years now, and it finally reached a boiling point Wednesday night when Clark was shoved to the floor, punched in the throat and stepped on.

That's not hyperbole, by the way. That's what happened. It was absurd. It was disgusting. It was, clearly, intentional.

Unbelievably, there was no whistle. No foul called. Nothing from the officials. Crickets.

The Fever lost, 111-109. Clark eventually exited the game with a back injury. No word on if it was related to the mugging earlier in the game, but that's probably not a giant leap to make.

CAITLIN CLARK SHOVED IN NECK DURING FEVER GAME AS ANOTHER APPARENT FOUL ON STAR GOES UNCALLED

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas scrambles to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 24, 2026. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever 111-109. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)

Regardless, it's clear, now, that Clark is being targeted by her WNBA peers. Fever fans have been screaming about it for years, but it's undeniable at this point.

What's also undeniable is this: If the WNBA won't defend Clark, it's time for her to defend herself.

It's time for her to start punching back.

This feels like a turning point. We've seen Caitlin Clark targeted before, but nothing like what we saw Wednesday night.

The narrative has been out there, but there's never been the real smoking gun. Sure, we almost had it last summer when Sophie Cunningham jumped in and