Tag: Alyssa Thomas

Report: Adam Silver Urged WNBA to Suspend Alyssa Thomas After Controversial Incident

Brandon King

According to a report from Sports Business Journal, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver personally urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to reverse course and suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas following a controversial on-court incident. Multiple sources told Sports Business Journal that Silver implored Engelbert to issue a suspension after the play drew significant attention across the basketball world. Following further review, the WNBA suspended Thomas for one game while also upgrading the foul to a Flagrant 2. In addition to the suspension, the league assessed a $1,000 fine. The reported involvement…

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WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas One Game Following Contact With Caitlin Clark

Brandon King

The WNBA has handed down discipline following Wednesday night’s highly physical matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever. According to the league, Phoenix Mercury star forward Alyssa Thomas has received a Flagrant Foul 2 and a one-game suspension after a postgame review determined she recklessly made contact with the throat area of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the Mercury’s 111-109 victory. The incident occurred during a tense contest that featured several physical exchanges and generated significant discussion among fans, media members, and players following the game. League Upgrades…

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