WNBA discusses player security after online harassment of Alyssa Thomas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association met on July 22 to address online harassment targeting players, particularly following Alyssa Thomas receiving death threats after a controversial foul on Caitlin Clark. The meeting aimed to discuss enhancing security resources for players and accountability measures for tech companies. League representatives indicated a commitment to ongoing dialogues and collaborative efforts to improve the safety of players amid rising incidents of abuse. Specific immediate actions have not been announced.
- •Alyssa Thomas faced death threats after a foul on Caitlin Clark.
- •WNBA leadership met with the players' union on July 22.
- •Plans discussed to enhance security resources for players.
- •Commitment to ongoing dialogue about player safety.
- •League seeks accountability from tech companies regarding harassment.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA and union say they will continue to 'enhance security resources' after meeting about online harassment
"Death threats against Alyssa Thomas in the wake of her foul on Caitlin Clark led to a meeting on Tuesday.
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