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Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points For more information on the situation and Thomas's response, readers can visit the Click2Houston website. Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from KPRC 2.
Alyssa Thomas, a forward for the Phoenix Mercury, has been facing online abuse after a recent incident. The abuse includes death threats and racial slurs. This follows her suspension for making contact with an opponent during a game.
The incident occurred during a matchup against Indiana, involving Caitlin Clark. Thomas was suspended for one game as a result. Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from KPRC 2.
For more information on the situation and Thomas's response, readers can visit the Click2Houston website. The online abuse has been a significant part of the fallout from the incident.
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Category: government Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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