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Alyssa Thomas breaks silence on Caitlin Clark incident
Alyssa Thomas breaks silence on Caitlin Clark incident, raises safety concerns; 'death threats out on us'
Alyssa Thomas breaks silence on Caitlin Clark incident, raises safety concerns; 'death threats out on us'
A loose-ball scramble involving Alyssa Thomas, Caitlin Clark and other Mercury players later resulted in the Mercury forward’s suspension.
Published on: Jul 01, 2026 6:17 AM IST By Ojas Jaiswal Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas found herself at the center of attention last week after being handed a one-game suspension for an incident involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. Alyssa Thomas revealed both she and members of her family have been subjected to death threats, racist abuse. (Getty Images via AFP) Thomas broke her silence on Tuesday on the incident after completing the suspension stemming from the June 24 incident that the WNBA determined involved her "recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area" of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.Thomas faces threats, abuse
The 34-year-old forward revealed both she and members of her family have been subjected to death threats, racist abuse, and the leaking of personal addresses in the aftermath of the incident. “It's unfortunate that it's come to this over basketball. A lot of us -- myself included -- didn't even know the play took place until after the game. Now we're being painted as thugs. There's death threats out on us. It's really unacceptable. It's something that needs to change in this league, and I'm just really sick and tired of it,” Thomas said.Scramble play that drew attention
The incident occurred during a scramble for a loose ball involving Alyssa Thomas, Caitlin Clark, and other Mercury players. After Clark had already released the ball, Thomas remained over her and appeared to make contact with her upper body before her hand moved toward Clark's throat area. Thomas then got up and moved up the court as possession changed. The sequence took place in the second quarter of Phoenix's 103-101 victory, shortly before the halfway mark of the period. Later in the same quarter, Clark fell awkwardly while attempting a three-pointer. Officials reviewed the play but chose not to assess a landing-space foul. Also read: Caitlin Clark takes brutal blow to neck from Alyssa Thomas; WNBA suspends Mercury star - watch video Clark's night ended prematurely when she exited midway through the third quarter because of a back injury.Safety concerns take center stage
Thomas described the incident as a "complete accident" and indicated that the suspension itself was not her primary concern. “It's not even about the suspension. f that's what they felt was necessary in that moment, then so be it. But I think there's a lot of other plays that you can say the same about. The biggest thing is about our safety,” she said. The Mercury veteran went on to emphasize the challenges many WNBA players face away from the court, stressing that issues such as harassment, threats, and invasions of privacy are serious concerns that need greater attention. “We're so concerned about the safety on the court, but time and time again, we're having people threaten our lives. Leaking addresses out there. Putting crazy pictures that have nothing to do with basketball,” Thomas explained. Thomas also expressed frustration with what she viewed as a lack of communication from WNBA leadership regarding the threats directed at players and their families. "We still have yet to hear anything from Cathy [Engelbert]," she added.WNBA Commissioner issues statement
Later on Tuesday, however, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a statement addressing the situation, emphasizing that the league strongly opposes all forms of hatred and abusive behavior. Also read: Former star Nancy Lieberman touts Caitlin Clark as WNBA's Michael Jordan Engelbert stated that the WNBA "vehemently condemns any and all forms of hate." ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ojas Jaiswal Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bennett University, Ojas brings over two years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, he worked with EssentiallySports, a leading digital sports media platform catering to American sports audiences, where he contributed across multiple editorial and engagement-focused roles. He also interned with Times Network at the Sports Desk, producing articles and video content across diverse sports, ranging from Formula 1 to football. Known for his commitment to factual and accurate reporting, Ojas was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Editing during his college years. Beyond sports journalism, he closely follows international affairs and global developments, while also exploring documentaries from different cultures and regions around the world. A lifelong football enthusiast, Ojas has admired Lionel Messi since childhood and continues to draw inspiration from the football icon’s journey and legacy.Read More Caitlin Clark Sports Catch all the latest Sports News, scores, and highlights in one place. Stay updated with real-time coverage of your favorite games and athletes along with Lionel Messi latest updates. Home/Sports/Us Sports/Alyssa Thomas Breaks Silence On Caitlin Clark Incident, Raises Safety Concerns; 'death Threats Out On Us' See LessPhoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas found herself at the center of attention last week after being handed a one-game suspension for an incident involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
Thomas broke her silence on Tuesday on the incident after completing the suspension stemming from the June 24 incident that the WNBA determined involved her "recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area" of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
“It's unfortunate that it's come to this over basketball. A lot of us -- myself included -- didn't even know the play took place until after the game. Now we're being painted as thugs. There's death threats out on us. It's really unacceptable. It's something that needs to change in this league, and I'm just really sick and tired of it,” Thomas said.
After Clark had already released the ball, Thomas remained over her and appeared to make contact with her upper body before her hand moved toward Clark's throat area. Thomas then got up and moved up the court as possession changed.
The sequence took place in the second quarter of Phoenix's 103-101 victory, shortly before the halfway mark of the period.
Later in the same quarter, Clark fell awkwardly while attempting a three-pointer. Officials reviewed the play but chose not to assess a landing-space foul.
Also read: Caitlin Clark takes brutal blow to neck from Alyssa Thomas; WNBA suspends Mercury star - watch video
Clark's night ended prematurely when she exited midway through the third quarter because of a back injury.
“It's not even about the suspension. f that's what they felt was necessary in that moment, then so be it. But I think there's a lot of other plays that you can say the same about. The biggest thing is about our safety,” she said.
The Mercury veteran went on to emphasize the challenges many WNBA players face away from the court, stressing that issues such as harassment, threats, and invasions of privacy are serious concerns that need greater attention.
“We're so concerned about the safety on the court, but time and time again, we're having people threaten our lives. Leaking addresses out there. Putting crazy pictures that have nothing to do with basketball,” Thomas explained.
Thomas also expressed frustration with what she viewed as a lack of communication from WNBA leadership regarding the threats directed at players and their families. "We still have yet to hear anything from Cathy [Engelbert]," she added.
Also read: Former star Nancy Lieberman touts Caitlin Clark as WNBA's Michael Jordan
Engelbert stated that the WNBA "vehemently condemns any and all forms of hate."
Source: HindustanTimes
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