For those who somehow missed it (don't know how that's possible if you read OutKick), Clark was absolutely mugged by Alyssa Thomas in Wednesday's Fever-Mercury showdown.Thomas shoved Clark to the floor, and proceeded to put her fist into Clark's throat before stepping on her.No foul was called, amazingly.
Replay of the no-call quickly went viral, with several prominent media personalities weighing in."Tonight was a pivotal moment in Caitlin Clark’s season and career.It’s time the league takes notice and adjusts.
It impacts a franchise," said former WNBA player and NFL reporter Stacey Dales.CAITLIN CLARK SHOVED IN NECK DURING FEVER GAME AS ANOTHER APPARENT FOUL ON STAR GOES UNCALLEDPhoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas scrambles to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 24, 2026.The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever 111-109.
(USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)"I think it's trashy.She gets the crap kicked out of her.
The WNBA has an opportunity for women to take it to the next level, and she's being just abused..." Rep.Tim Burchett told TMZ Sports."It is supposed to be a physical game — it's not supposed to be a wrestling match.
Take it to the pro wrestling association."Heck, even Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita gave his verdict after the WNBA handed Thomas a measly one-game suspension on Thursday."That's it? Just one game? Pathetic.No player should have to endure an assault on the court, let alone Caitlin Clark — who has done more for the WNBA than anyone," he said on social media.
"The league had the chance to make a strong example to protect her but failed completely.Clark deserves far better."So, yeah — we've heard from a lot of folks on this one.
Now, it's time to hear from you, the fans.OutKick asked readers on Friday what they thought of the incident, and, to no surprise, you all absolutely blasted the WNBA, the refs, and, of course, Thomas."Only a ONE GAME ...