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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thomas a Flagrant Fou...
Key takeaway The league gave Thomas a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty for it.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The suspension of Alyssa Thomas for her actions against Caitlin Clark is a reminder that the WNBA takes player safety seriously, and local fans in Montgomery County should be aware of the league's commitment to protecting its athletes. As the Mercury visit other teams, including potentially the Houston-area, fans may see increased scrutiny on physical play. The fact that the WNBA can review games and reclassify fouls shows that the league is proactive in addressing incidents that may have been missed by officials during the game. This approach can impact how local fans perceive the game, especially if they witness similar incidents at upcoming games. With the Mercury's upcoming schedule, including their visit to the Toronto Tempo, it will be interesting to see how the team adjusts to playing without Thomas and how this suspension affects their overall performance.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thomas a Flagrant Fou...
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