The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game after reviewing an incident involving Caitlin Clark during a game on June 25, 2026. The league assessed that Thomas made contact with Clark's throat area and issued a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty. The incident occurred with 6:52 remaining in the second quarter of the Mercury's 111-109 victory over the Indiana Fever. No foul was called during the game, but the WNBA stated that Thomas' action was classified as a non-basketball act. Thomas will serve her suspension on June 27 when the Mercury face the Toronto Tempo. The ruling follows comments from Fever coach Stephanie White, who criticized the officiating and described the no-call on Thomas as egregious. Clark, who finished the game with 19 points and eight assists, left the game due to a back issue after a separate foul by Valeriane Ayayi.
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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for one game following incident with Caitlin Clark
Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury has been suspended for one game after the WNBA reviewed her contact with Caitlin Clark during a recent game. The league determined that Thomas' action constituted a Flagrant Foul 2, and she will serve her suspension on June 27. The incident has drawn attention to the officiating standards in the league, particularly regarding Clark.
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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 'recklessly' hitting Caitlin Clark in throat during scramble
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for one game following incident with Caitlin Clark