Thomas said she learned of the suspension moments before it became public and accused Engelbert of abandoning players while remaining silent amid the backlash.Phoenix 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)She said, "Honestly, I didn't even know I was being suspended until 10 minutes before it was put on social media.We still have yet to hear anything from Cathy.
It's no surprise.WNBA SUSPENDS ALYSSA THOMAS FOR 'RECKLESSLY' HITTING CAITLIN CLARK IN THROAT DURING SCRAMBLE"You can see what's being said on social media.Yeah, I mean, it's unfortunate, but as usual she remains silent, and that's unfortunate when our lives are being threatened."WATCH:Thomas's comments came just days after the WNBA suspended her for the flagrant sequence involving Clark, a play the league office determined warranted additional discipline.The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for committing a Flagrant 2 foul against Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark.
(Thearon W.Henderson/Getty Images)Thomas continued, "It's crazy, you know, playing the game, being suspended, just the whole narrative that's being painted out there.
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 and now we're being painted as thugs."And death threats out on us, so it's really unacceptable.
It is something that needs to change in this league, and I'm just really sick and tired of it."The lack of accountability in Thomas' remarks is difficult to ignore.Rather than acknowledging the reckless play that earned her suspension, Thomas immediately shifted the focus to herself, portraying her punishment, rather than the hit on Clark, as the real injustice.It's a curious defense from one of the WNBA...