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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thomas a Flagrant Fou...
Key takeaway The league gave Thomas a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty for it.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The suspension of Alyssa Thomas for her hit on Caitlin Clark's throat is a significant development for the WNBA, and it has implications for the league's presence in the Houston area. As the WNBA continues to grow in popularity, incidents like this can impact the perception of the league and its commitment to player safety. The fact that the Fever are speaking out about the need for increased safety measures suggests that this is an issue that will continue to be a focus for the league. With the Houston area being home to a large and dedicated fan base, the WNBA will need to balance the physicality of the game with the need to protect its players. The upcoming schedule, including the Fever's game against Los Angeles on Saturday, will be closely watched to see how the league responds to this incident and whether it will have a lasting impact on the game.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thomas a Flagrant Fou...
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