Mercury's Thomas suspended for shot on Clark (opens original article in a new tab)

Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas was suspended for a game after receiving a Flagrant Foul 2 for striking Caitlin Clark in the throat during a WNBA game.

• Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas received a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty and a one-game suspension for making contact with her fist to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's throat
• The incident occurred during a game on June 24, 2026, when Thomas was found to have committed a non-basketball act
• WNBA officials reviewed the play and decided to upgrade the non-call to a Flagrant foul, resulting in Thomas' suspension