Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for flagrant foul against Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 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.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Alyssa Thomas' 1-game suspension by WNBA 'extremely disappointing,' said Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury stand with Alyssa Thomas amid Caitlin Clark foul suspension
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Alyssa Thomas' suspension, fine and history of hard fouls
- 8:51 PMESPN — Mercury's Thomas suspended for shot on Clark
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA upgrades non-call involving Caitlin Clark, suspends Alyssa Thomas
- 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.
"After review of an uncalled punch to Caitlin Clark's throat on June 24, the WNBA has upgraded it to a Flagrant 2 and suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas.
"The Flagrant 2 carries a fine of $1,000 and Thomas will miss the Mercury's game on June 27 at Toronto, a nationally televised contest on CBS.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:26 PMAlyssa Thomas' 1-game suspension by WNBA 'extremely disappointing,' said Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts
Thomas missed Phoenix's matchup with the Tempo after receiving a flagrant foul for 'reckless' contact with Caitlin Clark.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:49 PMMercury stand with Alyssa Thomas amid Caitlin Clark foul suspension
Mercury players and coaches stand with Alyssa Thomas as she serves her suspension for a Caitlin Clark flagrant foul.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:08 PMAlyssa Thomas' suspension, fine and history of hard fouls
The Flagrant 2 carries a fine of $1,000 and Thomas will miss the Mercury's game on June 27 at Toronto, a nationally televised contest on CBS.
- 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, 8:25 PMWNBA upgrades non-call involving Caitlin Clark, suspends Alyssa Thomas
After review of an uncalled punch to Caitlin Clark's throat on June 24, the WNBA has upgraded it to a Flagrant 2 and suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas.
- 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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