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Alyssa Thomas Suspended; Caitlin Clark Misses June 27 Game

6/28/2026

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Summary

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Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension after her foul on Caitlin Clark led to Clark’s exit on June 24.
Coach Stephanie White said Caitlin Clark will miss the June 27 Fever-Sparks game because of a back injury.
Clark averages 21.2 points per game, tying for fourth in the league and second in All-Star fan voting.
The Fever have a week off after Saturday, returning July 5, which gives Clark extra treatment time.

History

Historical Context

After the November 19 2004 “Malice at the Palace” brawl, the NBA suspended Ron Artest for 86 games—the longest on-court penalty in league history—and players lost over $11 million in salary. That precedent of harsh discipline informs today’s WNBA response, where Alyssa Thomas received a flagrant-foul suspension, showing how leagues use penalties and injury management to shape schedules and revenue.

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Story summary

Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension after her foul on Caitlin Clark led to Clark’s exit on June 24.
Coach Stephanie White said Caitlin Clark will miss the June 27 Fever-Sparks game because of a back injury.
Clark averages 21.2 points per game, tying for fourth in the league and second in All-Star fan voting.
The Fever have a week off after Saturday, returning July 5, which gives Clark extra treatment time.

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