The WNBA teases its official return with some preseason looks. Paige Bueckers debuts for Dallas; Caitlin Clark plays Saturday and Sunday.

Naturally, comparisons to last year’s WNBA Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark, are flying. The former Iowa superstar took the league by storm with a tremendous rookie season. But some fans are already noticing one big difference: how the league is defending Bueckers compared to how Clark was guarded in her debut.

The WNBA is on the rise with stars like Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark leading the charge, but a national analyst warns that toxic fan behavior must be addressed to protect the league’s future.