Alyssa Thomas served one-game ban for Clark throat hit, NBC News reports

Discipline included a Flagrant 2 penalty and $1,000 fine

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 191 min read

What happened: Alyssa Thomas served a one-game suspension for a foul that struck Caitlin Clark in the throat, NBC News reported. Wire Report previously confirmed the discipline included a Flagrant 2 penalty and a $1,000 fine.

Why it matters: The foul prompted pressure on commissioner Cathy Engelbert before the league handed down the ban. Thomas has since criticized the WNBA's handling of the incident.

By the numbers: The Mercury are 8-18 and have lost five straight, falling 96-83 at home to the Sun on July 17. Phoenix is averaging 83.3 points while allowing 87.6 this season.

What to watch: Connecticut and Phoenix meet again Sunday, their second matchup in three days.

Sources

NBC News 2026-07-19T15:22:09.803063+00:00

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