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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 / 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 The Piney Point
The suspension of Alyssa Thomas for her actions against Caitlin Clark is a significant development for local basketball fans, particularly those who follow the WNBA's presence in the Houston area. As the Mercury prepare to serve the suspension on the road, Houston fans will be watching to see how the team responds to the loss of a key player. The incident also raises questions about player safety in the league, an issue that Fever team president Kelly Krauskopf emphasized in a statement. With the Mercury and other WNBA teams occasionally playing in the Houston area, local fans will be interested in seeing how the league continues to address these concerns. The physical play exhibited in the recent games between the Mercury and Fever may also be a topic of discussion among local basketball enthusiasts, who will be watching to see how the teams adapt to the league's efforts to promote player safety.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / 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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