Caitlin Clark’s MVP Chances Weighed In Against Napheesa Collier By Insider. Photo credits: Imagn

'Getting So Toxic': Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Dragged Into WNBA Hate Storm As Napheesa Collier Sends Stern Warning To The League

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 10:36 AM ET

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier didn’t hold back when addressing the growing negativity surrounding WNBA players—especially Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

“It’s getting so toxic,” Collier said Thursday on A Touch More. “I feel like in our league, with a lot of the fans going back and forth… basketball is supposed to be so unifying, and it is so toxic. Like every game, it’s just like hatred out there towards other players, and not just like Angel and Caitlin.”

She added, “But it’s with everyone, and people are just so nasty on there. And it’s like, we’re playing a game, and you are saying hateful things about players… I feel like we’re trending in a really bad spot with that.”

Her comments come after the WNBA launched an investigation in May into alleged abusive remarks aimed at Angel Reese during a matchup with the Indiana Fever. While Collier didn’t point fingers at specific fans, her message made clear the rising hostility around the league isn’t going unnoticed.

“I Needed Better Competition”: Lexie Hull Roasts Caitlin Clark in Cup Tic-Tac-Toe

Caitlin Clark may be known for draining threes—but cup tic-tac-toe? That’s still a work in progress.

In a recent team competition, Clark faced off against Indiana Fever teammate Lexie Hull in a best-of-three showdown. The Rookie of the Year came in confident, telling cameras she was “sure” she’d win. Instead, Hull made quick work of her.

Jul 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and guard Lexie Hull (10) react on the bench during the first half of a basketball game against the Chicago Sky at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Clark struggled to keep up, even after Hull gave her the red cups and a second shot to claim a round. But Hull shut the door before Clark could line up a single cup.

After the sweep, Hull didn’t miss her chance to poke fun on Instagram, posting: “I needed better competition.”

Clark owned the loss, replying, “Not my best showing.”

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) sits on the bench with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Even off the court, the battles are heating up—wig jokes and all.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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