Just when you thought Caitlin Clark was done dominating basketball, she decided to step onto the golf course – and literally set the internet on fire. In the first few hours, online viewership spiked to a league record, tickets sold out in 12 minutes, and a rumored multi-million dollar contract was just one nod away from Clark signing.
But while fans were celebrating, the WNBA backstage was shaking. Multiple insiders say some of the veteran stars weren’t happy about the firestorm of attention Clark was receiving. The names that were mentioned most often: A’ja Wilson and Angel Reese.
One source close to the situation described the atmosphere as “leaden,” with any story involving Clark dominating the media – from her first swing to the shoes she wore on the golf course. “Everyone has to be realistic that the league is changing, but not everyone is taking it easy,” the source said.
For a rookie to jump to another sport and still throw American sports out of control is unprecedented, experts say. And the explosion is clearly… hard for some longtime stars to swallow. Some say Clark’s attention is deserved. Others say it creates a media imbalance that overshadows their contributions.
But what’s most shocking are the rumors coming from behind the scenes: heated locker-room debates, internal group chats with clear factions, and tense meetings among WNBA executives about “media stability.”
A so-called “women’s basketball insider,” who has reported many accurate stories in the past, says the tension is no longer hidden—it’s boiling over. “Caitlin Clark may have inadvertently created the biggest division in the WNBA since its inception,” the source asserted.
Amid all the drama, Clark remained silent, focused on her next golf swing. But her silence only added to the public’s attention.
Was it jealousy? Or justified discontent?
Is the WNBA facing a huge turning point… or an internal crisis beyond repair?
One thing is for sure: The “Caitlin Clark Effect” is far from over. And what’s happening behind the scenes is even more dramatic than what fans see on the court.
