Alyssa Thomas suspended after incident with Caitlin Clark during game

Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury has received a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty and a one-game suspension for her actions against Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever during their game on June 24, 2026. The incident occurred with 6:52 remaining in the second quarter, when Thomas made contact with Clark’s neck. No foul was called during the match, which the Mercury won 111-109. The WNBA later announced the suspension, which will be served on June 27 when the Mercury face the Toronto Tempo. Rumors circulating about a technical foul being assessed to Clark have been debunked, as the WNBA did not issue any such statement immediately after the game.

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