Thomas urges WNBA to shield players from online threats after suspension
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas called on the WNBA and commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect players after she received death threats and online abuse following a one-game suspension for a perceived throat contact with Caitlin Clark. She criticized the league's communication, while Engelbert condemned hate and said safety is a top priority and security is engaged. Thomas urged stronger league action beyond the existing No Space For Hate platform to safeguard players and address the online abuse that has endangered her family.