The WNBA is facing a storm of controversy after a top investigative journalist allegedly uncovered a leaked internal blueprint outlining subtle strategies to diminish the rising influence of rookie superstar Caitlin Clark.

In what’s now being dubbed the “Caitlin Clark cover-up,” the report claims league officials and certain executives have discussed behind closed doors how Clark’s sudden fame has “disrupted the balance of the league” — prompting what critics are calling a coordinated effort to keep her spotlight under control.

“They weren’t just nervous about her stardom,” the journalist revealed. “They were actively looking for ways to slow it down — without the public knowing.”

The document allegedly outlines several quiet tactics, including:

• Reducing media amplification of Clark’s on-court accomplishments
• Limiting favorable officiating or “star treatment” typically given to high-profile athletes
• Encouraging a league-wide narrative shift toward “team unity over individual stardom”

These revelations come as Clark continues to dominate headlines and attract massive viewership numbers — numbers that have boosted WNBA ratings, merchandise sales, and ticket demand to historic highs.

But some insiders believe the league wasn’t ready for this level of attention on one player, and fear the WNBA’s established power structure is being threatened by the Caitlin Clark effect.

While league representatives have declined to comment on the specifics of the leak, social media has erupted, with fans demanding transparency and calling for accountability.

“If the WNBA is trying to dim her light, they’ll only make it shine brighter,” one fan wrote on X.

As the story unfolds, one thing is clear: Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA is undeniable — and now, so is the growing divide behind the scenes.