Adam Silver advises WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas after incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Alyssa Thomas following an incident during a game on June 24. Thomas received a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty and a one-game suspension for striking Caitlin Clark in the throat area, which was initially not called as a foul. Engelbert reportedly did not plan disciplinary action before Silver's intervention. WNBA rules allow for review of uncalled fouls, and Engelbert has faced scrutiny regarding her leadership decisions.
- •Silver urged Engelbert to suspend Thomas after a game incident.
- •Thomas was penalized and fined for making contact with Clark.
- •Engelbert initially planned no disciplinary action against Thomas.
- •Silver cited clear evidence for the flagrant foul.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Silver urged WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas, per report
"NBA Commissioner Adam Silver persuaded WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Alyssa Thomas after her incident with Caitlin Clark, report says.
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