Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension and $1,000 fine after a Flagrant 2 foul for contact with Caitlin Clark’s throat during Phoenix’s 111-109 win over Indiana on June 24. She called the play a complete accident unnoticed in real time, but faced severe online backlash including doxxing and teammates labeled thugs. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert condemned the hate, affirmed player safety as the top priority, and confirmed league security support for the Mercury amid the fallout.
Alyssa Thomas Reveals Death Threats After Caitlin Clark Foul Suspension
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Alyssa Thomas, Basketball Controversy, Caitlin Clark, Death Threats, Foul Suspension, Player Safety, sportsmanship, WNBA
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