WNBA star says she received death threats over play involving Caitlin Clark

WNA star says she received death threats over play involving Caitlin Clark centers on Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas speaking publicly after a WNBA incident that resulted in a suspension and online backlash. Thomas, a six-time WNBA All-Star, said she felt unsafe over the past week due to social media posts and threats, describing her situation as “crazy.” The league suspended her last Thursday after what it described as a flagrant two foul for “recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area” of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the previous Wednesday’s game. Thomas challenged what she called an inaccurate narrative, adding that players are being targeted off the court with allegations that include leaked addresses and threatening images. She criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s perceived lack of response and argued the league should prioritize player safety beyond game rules. Despite the suspension, Thomas said she will not change her physical approach, saying basketball is meant to be physical, and she stated similar issues occurred previously during Indiana playoff matchups, though she says the current reaction is worse.