The silence is over. After days of backlash and viral outrage, the WNBA has finally suspended Jacy Sheldon and Marina Mabrey for their roles in what fans call a targeted assault on Caitlin Clark. But why did it take this long—and what message is the league really sending? With sponsors uneasy, fans furious, and Clark carrying the WNBA’s momentum, this decision might be too little, too late. Here’s what it means for the league’s future—and its credibility.