Alyssa Thomas Faces One-game Suspension for Throat Incident

WHO:

Fox News - Alyssa Thomas' teammate Kristi Toliver defended her after the suspension.

Fox News Sports - Alyssa Thomas, a player for the Phoenix Mercury, and Caitlin Clark, a player for the Indiana Fever, are involved in the incident.

WHAT:

Fox News - The WNBA announced the suspension of Alyssa Thomas just minutes before the news was reported.

Sportskeeda - Alyssa Thomas was suspended for "recklessly" hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat during the game.

IJR - The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after reviewing an uncalled play involving Caitlin Clark during the matchup.

Sportskeeda - LeBron James' friend Craig Farnen, known as "Cuffs The Legend," commented on the incident, stating, "DeWanna Bonner put a bounty on her," referring to Alyssa Thomas allegedly punching Caitlin Clark in the neck during the game.

Fox News Sports - The WNBA announced the suspension of Alyssa Thomas just minutes before the news was reported.

Fox News Sports - Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension from the WNBA for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat with her fist.

NY Post - The incident occurred during a matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever.

CBS News Sports - No foul was initially called during the game when the incident occurred.

WHERE:

TMZ - The incident took place during a game between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The incident occurred during the second quarter of the game.

NY Post - The incident occurred during a game on Wednesday night.

WHY:

Fox News Sports - The WNBA deemed the contact "reckless" in their decision to suspend Alyssa Thomas.

HOW:

Fox News - The WNBA reviewed footage from the game before deciding to suspend Alyssa Thomas.

TMZ - The WNBA reviewed footage from the game before deciding to suspend Alyssa Thomas.

The WNBA has announced the suspension of Alyssa Thomas, just moments before the news broke on Fox News. In response to the suspension, Thomas' teammate Kristi Toliver has come forward to defend her. The league made this decision after reviewing footage from the game.