In a shocking twist that no one saw coming this early in her career, sources close to Caitlin Clark say the WNBA’s biggest rookie star is seriously reconsidering her future in the league — and the reasons are alarming.

The tipping point? Another brutal hit from an opposing player in last night’s game… and once again, the referees swallowed their whistles.

“She got laid out — and nothing,” one Fever teammate told reporters after the game. “No call, no flagrant, no tech. What are we even doing out here?”

Clark was slow to get up after a blindside screen that sent her crashing to the hardwood. Replay showed clear contact above the shoulders — yet officials ruled it a “common play.”

It was the latest in a growing list of uncalled hits, cheap shots, and controversial no-calls that Clark has endured since entering the league. And now, behind the scenes, she’s reportedly had enough.

“She’s not just frustrated. She’s questioning everything,” said one source inside the Fever organization. “She’s asking, ‘Why am I even here if I’m not being protected?’”

In private conversations, Clark has reportedly expressed a desire to take a break — or even leave the league altogether — unless the WNBA steps in and takes action.

“She came into this league to compete, to grow, to elevate the game,” the source continued. “Not to be targeted or left unprotected because of jealousy or league politics.”

Social media exploded within minutes of the story breaking. The clip of the uncalled hit has already reached over 8 million views, with fans, analysts, and former players chiming in.

“She’s the face of the league right now,” tweeted one NBA veteran. “If the refs can’t do their jobs, they don’t deserve to be in this league either.”

Even WNBA legends are now speaking out. “I’ve never seen a rookie take this much physical punishment with so little help from the whistle,” said one Hall of Famer. “It’s starting to look personal.”

The term “corrupt officiating” has begun trending, with fans digging up past incidents where Clark was blatantly fouled with no call. One viral thread shows over 15 clips — all uncalled.

Clark herself has kept relatively quiet. But following the game, she spoke with subtle frustration.

“I just want to play basketball,” she said. “That’s what I’m here for. But I also want to be safe doing it.”

Insiders say she’s requested a private meeting with league officials this week, demanding answers — and protection.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever are under intense pressure to defend their franchise player. But their hands may be tied unless the league steps in with a statement or policy change.

The WNBA, for its part, has yet to respond officially. But the backlash is growing by the hour, and many believe the league cannot stay silent much longer.

“Letting this continue is dangerous — not just for Caitlin, but for the entire image of the WNBA,” said a popular sports analyst. “If your biggest star walks out the door, what message does that send?”

Clark, just months into her rookie season, has broken viewership records, driven attendance to new heights, and introduced a new generation of fans to the league.

And now, she might walk away from it all.

One anonymous teammate put it best:
“She didn’t come here to be a punching bag. And if the league won’t protect her, she has every right to walk away.”

As the headlines grow and fan protests build, one thing is clear: this is more than just a basketball story — it’s a crisis the WNBA can no longer afford to ignore.