Caitlin Clark addresses Alyssa Thomas incident amid criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever spoke publicly on July 3 about the recent controversy involving Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas, who was suspended for a game after hitting Clark. Clark condemned online harassment aimed at Thomas and claimed referees need to improve their officiating standards. Jason Whitlock criticized Clark for her nine-day delay in addressing the issue, suggesting she should focus on controllable elements rather than external criticism. Clark emphasized that the media's fixation on the incident detracted from her team's performances and called for better coverage of WNBA games. Her comments come at a crucial time in the league's season, prompting discussions on both officiating and media narratives.
- •Caitlin Clark addresses Alyssa Thomas controversy after nine days.
- •Thomas received a suspension for hitting Clark in a recent game.
- •Clark condemned the online harassment directed at Thomas.
- •Jason Whitlock criticized Clark for her delayed response.
- •Clark called for improved media coverage of WNBA games.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Whitlock Questions Caitlin Clark’s 9-Day Delay in Addressing Alyssa Thomas Controversy
"More than nine days after her controversial on-court incident with Alyssa Thomas, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has finally spoken out publicly. However, her delayed response has now drawn criticism from Jason Whitlock.
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