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Caitlin Clark faces officiating concerns following reckless closeouts in WNBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Caitlin Clark faces officiating concerns following reckless closeouts in WNBA
Summary

Caitlin Clark is under scrutiny due to questionable officiating in recent WNBA games, particularly regarding reckless closeouts. An incident involving Alyssa Thomas drew attention after Thomas was suspended for a violent foul. Clark has experienced closeouts posing injury risks, during a preseason match against the Dallas Wings. Recent games against the Washington Mystics and the Phoenix Mercury revealed further failures to enforce landing space violations. Clark's coach has expressed frustrations over these officiating lapses, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of player safety rules.

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By the Numbers
  • •Caitlin Clark suffered injuries from reckless fouls in recent games.
  • •Alyssa Thomas was suspended for a Flagrant 2 foul on Clark.
  • •Officials have failed to upgrade some reckless closeouts to flagrant fouls.
  • •Clark's coach criticized the officiating after the Mercury game.
  • •WNBA must address potential safety risks with stricter adherence to rules.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark's real WNBA threat? Bad officiating on reckless closeouts
What they're saying
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The real threat to Caitlin Clark comes with WNBA refs isn't what happened with Alyssa Thomas.

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