Alyssa Thomas' 1-game suspension by WNBA 'extremely disappointing,' said Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts
The WNBA issued a one-game suspension and fine to Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas following an incident with Caitlin Clark. Coach Nate Tibbetts described the suspension as "extremely disappointing" and rejected claims that the play was a cheap shot. Caitlin Clark stated the league needs to do better and agreed a flagrant foul should have been called.
What changed
The Phoenix Mercury are now playing without Alyssa Thomas following her one-game suspension.
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Mercury Coach Nate Tibbetts Criticizes WNBA Suspension of Alyssa Thomas
confidence 90%The WNBA issued a one-game suspension and fine to Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas following an incident with Caitlin Clark. Coach Nate Tibbetts described the suspension as "extremely disappointing" and rejected claims that the play was a cheap shot. Caitlin Clark stated the league needs to do better and agreed a flagrant foul should have been called.
What's confirmed:
- The WNBA gave Alyssa Thomas a one-game suspension and a fine.
- Nate Tibbetts called the suspension "extremely disappointing."
- Nate Tibbetts rejected claims that the incident was a "cheap shot."
- Caitlin Clark agreed that Alyssa Thomas should have received a flagrant foul.
Still unconfirmed:
- Alyssa Thomas put her fist on Caitlin Clark's throat.
- Alyssa Thomas hit Clark in both the groin and the chest during a skirmish for the ball.
- Sophie Cunningham claims players are targeting Caitlin Clark and referees are not protecting her.