Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for flagrant foul against Caitlin Clark
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been suspended for one game and assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 for making reckless contact with Caitlin Clark's throat area. The incident occurred during Wednesday night's game, prompting the WNBA's disciplinary action announced on Thursday. Details surrounding the sequence leading to the foul remain under review, while the Mercury prepare for their upcoming match without Thomas.
- •Thomas suspended for one game due to flagrant foul.
- •Contact involved was deemed reckless by the WNBA.
- •Incident took place during Wednesday night's game.
- •Disciplinary action announced on June 25, 2026.
- •Mercury will play next match without Thomas.
- 8:51 PMESPN — Mercury's Thomas suspended for shot on Clark
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Alyssa Thomas suspended 1 game, issued flagrant foul for 'reckless' contact with Caitlin Clark
"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.
"Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been suspended one game and received a Flagrant Foul 2 after Wednesday night's events.
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External links- ESPNJun 25, 2026, 8:51 PMMercury's Thomas suspended for shot on Clark
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 7:04 PMAlyssa Thomas suspended 1 game, issued flagrant foul for 'reckless' contact with Caitlin Clark
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been suspended one game and received a Flagrant Foul 2 after Wednesday night's events.
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