Ex-NBA Doctor Warns Caitlin Clark Could Suffer Airway Failure From Throat Hits

A former NBA orthopedic consultant warned that blows to Caitlin Clark’s throat could rapidly close her airway and become a life-or-death risk, amid ongoing controversy after she was punched in the throat by Alyssa Thomas and as she sits out with a back injury. The piece highlights a history of controversial contact, calls for better officiating to protect Clark, and mixed reactions from WNBA leadership and Clark’s team about safety and accountability.