The drama in WNBA has just reached a new peak when Caitlin Clark, the star of Indiana Fever, officially filed a lawsuit against Angel Reese, the player of Chicago Sky, with the amount of compensation up to $ 10 million. The lawsuit, was submitted to the court last weekend, stemming from the allegations that Reese had instigated her fans to attack and harass Clark at her home in Indianapolis. This incident not only shook the female basketball but also made fans divide, pushing the hostile between the two youngest stars the most talented tournament to a new level.
According to the court documents, everything began after a Instagram post of Reese in early February 2025. In it, she wrote: “If you really support me, let her see her not welcome here.” Although not directly named Clark, this post is said to target the opponent after a tense match between Fever and Sky, where Clark scored 35 points and led the team to win. Just a few days later, Clark’s private house was thrown and painted by a group of strangers, accompanied by threats recorded via security cameras. Clark, in the lawsuit, asserted that Reese’s actions have exceeded the limit of sports competition, causing serious harm to her spirit and personal life.
Reese, who has confronted Clark since college and is famous for its fierce play style, has not made an official comment. However, a source close to her said that Reese felt misunderstood, and the post was just a way for her to encourage fans without intention to incite violence. However, Clark’s legal team argued that Reese, with more than 5 million followers on social networks, was responsible for the consequences of his words
The basketball community immediately exploded. On X, Clark’s fans called Reese “bullying” and demanded that WNBA had to intervene, while Reese’s fans countered that Clark was “overdoing” to attract attention. Some analysts are even concerned that this lawsuit can damage the image of the tournament, which is benefiting from the competition between the two stars to increase the audience.
