Alyssa Thomas receives death threats following incident with Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury reported receiving death threats and racist abuse after her one-game suspension for an incident involving Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. The incident occurred during a game on June 29, where Thomas made contact with Clark, leading to a suspension for reckless behavior. Thomas claimed the contact was accidental and expressed frustration over the narrative surrounding her actions. She also criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for the lack of support for players facing abuse. The Mercury are set to face the Fever again on July 9 in Phoenix.
- •Thomas received a one-game suspension for making contact with Clark.
- •The incident happened during a Mercury victory over the Fever.
- •Thomas served her suspension during a game against the Toronto Tempo.
- •Clark sustained a back injury in a different incident during the same game.
- •The Mercury and Fever will rematch on July 9.
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — I've had death threats over Clark incident - Thomas
- 8:22 AMBBC Sport — I've had death threats over Clark incident - Thomas
"Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racist abuse after an incident with Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark.
"Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racist abuse after an incident with Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 8:22 AMI've had death threats over Clark incident - Thomas
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racist abuse after an incident with Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark.
- BBC SportJul 1, 2026, 8:22 AMI've had death threats over Clark incident - Thomas
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racist abuse after an incident with Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark.
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