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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Doug Feinberg, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved Thomas making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat using her fist.
Alyssa Thomas, a player for the Phoenix team, has been suspended by the WNBA for one game. This decision comes after an incident during a game against Indiana on Wednesday night. The incident involved Thomas making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat using her fist.
It occurred with approximately 6 minutes and 52 seconds left in the second quarter. The league considered this to be a non-basketball act and gave Thomas a Flagrant Foul. Further details about the incident and the suspension are available from the source, KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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