Mercury's Alyssa Thomas hit with one-game ban after throat-punch incident with Caitlin Clark
TL;DR
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game after a reckless, non-basketball throat punch aimed at Caitlin Clark during a loose-ball scramble, an act the league condemned; the incident sparked widespread backlash and drew reactions from Fever coach Stephanie White and team officials who defended the suspension and emphasized safety in the league.
- Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat Fox News
- Ex-stars Parker, Delle Donne: WNBA has to protect players better ESPN
- With Caitlin Clark in the center of another officiating mess, it's past time for WNBA to evolve and meet the moment Yahoo Sports
- Alyssa Thomas' flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark has been 'blown out of proportion,' says WNBA legend Los Angeles Times
- Rob Parker, Kelvin Rip Boomer Esiason Over Caitlin Clark Comments FOX Sports Radio
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