Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas won't play Saturday after a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark.
Thomas will miss the Mercury's matchup against the Toronto Tempo (2:00 p.m. ET, CBS) following a Flagrant-2 foul and a one-game suspension for a fist to Clark's throat on June 24. Midway through the second quarter on Wednesday, Clark went to the floor and lost control of the ball while being defended by Lexi Held.
During a scramble for the basketball, Thomas landed on Clark, pushing her fist into Clark's throat. A foul was not called for the incident. The WNBA later suspended Thomas for one game on Thursday and upgraded the non-call to a Flagrant-2 foul. Thomas was also fined $1,000. The 34-year-old can return to play on July 2 when Phoenix hosts Seattle (10:00 p.m. ET, League Pass)
Throughout the week, several Mercury players have voiced support for Thomas, including her wife, DeWanna Bonner. "Forever got your front and your back!! We love you!!" Bonner said on her Instagram story with a photo of the couple.
Multiple Phoenix coaches also shared their thoughts on social media.
Thomas will miss the Mercury's matchup against the Toronto Tempo (2:00 p.m. ET, CBS) following a Flagrant-2 foul and a one-game suspension for a fist to Clark's throat on June 24. Midway through the second quarter on Wednesday, Clark went to the floor and lost control of the ball while being defended by Lexi Held.
During a scramble for the basketball, Thomas landed on Clark, pushing her fist into Clark's throat. A foul was not called for the incident. The WNBA later suspended Thomas for one game on Thursday and upgraded the non-call to a Flagrant-2 foul. Thomas was also fined $1,000. The 34-year-old can return to play on July 2 when Phoenix hosts Seattle (10:00 p.m. ET, League Pass)
Throughout the week, several Mercury players have voiced support for Thomas, including her wife, DeWanna Bonner. "Forever got your front and your back!! We love you!!" Bonner said on her Instagram story with a photo of the couple.
Multiple Phoenix coaches also shared their thoughts on social media.
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