The debate surrounding WNBA officiating intensified once again after Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko publicly criticized referees following his team's narrow loss to the Golden State Valkyries. His comments added another chapter to a week already filled with controversy over player safety and officiating across the league.

Addressing everything from a heavily scrutinized flagrant foul to the toxic online discourse, Clark offered a reminder of the pressure she navigates as a 24-year-old cultural phenomenon.

Jackie Powell opens up her notepad to detail the latest Caitlin Clark-officiating saga before taking a deep dive into the All-Star voting results.

A practical solution is needed to keep missed calls from happening. Here are two fixes that could improve officiating.

Sophie Cunningham criticized WNBA officials for failing to protect Caitlin Clark, saying the Fever star is regularly targeted during games and receives insufficient protection from referees.