Thomas Suspended Over Clark Hit
Alyssa Thomas is suspended one game after a throat hit to Caitlin Clark.
June 25, 2026 · Updated Jun 25, 8:49pm ET
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What happened
The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game and assessed a flagrant foul 2 after she made contact with her fist to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s throat during Wednesday night’s 111-109 Mercury win. The incident occurred with 6:52 left in the second quarter while Clark, Thomas and other players were on the floor scrambling for the ball. Officials did not call a foul during the game, but the league later ruled Thomas’ contact a “non-basketball act” and “recklessly” directed at Clark’s throat area. The decision added to scrutiny around how the league protects Clark, one of its biggest stars, after another high-profile physical incident.