The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for one game following an on-court incident during a game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. According to a report from PBS NewsHour, Thomas made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat during the matchup. The league classified the act as a reckless non-basketball action, as stated by Fox News.
The incident occurred during a regular-season game and has drawn attention from both fans and media. PBS NewsHour reported the suspension as a one-game penalty, while Fox News described the act as a punch to Clark's throat. The WNBA did not provide additional details regarding the specific circumstances of the contact, but the league's decision to suspend Thomas indicates a violation of its conduct policies.
No further statements from the WNBA, Alyssa Thomas, or Caitlin Clark were provided in the sources reviewed. The suspension is set to take effect in Thomas's next scheduled game, though the specific date has not been disclosed in the available information. The Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever have not issued public comments on the matter.
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