Phoenix Mercury - Page 2

July 2, 2026

Former NBA doctor warns of dire consequences for Caitlin Clark if hard contact issues continue

Former 76ers doctor warns WNBA about Caitlin Clark injury risks, says Alyssa Thomas throat punch could have caused a life-or-death situation.

July 2, 2026

Caitlin Clark's rise has 'made Alyssa Thomas’ life better,' Christine Brennan says after fist incident

Christine Brennan says the image of Alyssa Thomas with a fist to Caitlin Clark throat will live with the WNBA forever and explains why it resonates.

July 1, 2026

Dan Dakich rips Alyssa Thomas after Caitlin Clark hit, says WNBA stars dodge blame again

Dan Dakich says Alyssa Thomas' response to her WNBA suspension shows a pattern of players refusing responsibility after the Caitlin Clark hit.

July 1, 2026

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert condemns 'hate' against Alyssa Thomas while Caitlin Clark stays exposed

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a statement backing Alyssa Thomas hours after Thomas blamed her for silence following the Caitlin Clark incident.

June 30, 2026

Caitlin Clark's teammate called 'wildly unprofessional' for airing true thoughts on Mercury

Sophie Cunningham's comments about the Phoenix Mercury drew criticism from a reporter who called the remarks "wildly unprofessional" on social media.

June 28, 2026

Chiney Ogwumike's defense of Alyssa Thomas reinforced everything critics say about the WNBA media

Chiney Ogwumike claims Caitlin Clark can embellish contact, framing the Alyssa Thomas throat strike and WNBA suspension as a reaction to optics.

June 27, 2026

Lisa Leslie says WNBA officials 'got to do better' after Alyssa Thomas shoved fist into Caitlin Clark's throat

Lisa Leslie says WNBA officials should have caught Alyssa Thomas shoving her fist into Caitlin Clark's throat, calling for better league consistency.

June 27, 2026

Sophie Cunningham says players are 'targeting' Caitlin Clark, mocks DeWanna Bonner amid pointing meme

Sophie Cunningham says players are targeting Caitlin Clark and rips the WNBA and refs for doing absolutely nothing to protect the Fever star.

June 27, 2026

Mercury coach claims Alyssa Thomas suspension was based on 'social media screenshots' after Caitlin Clark foul

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas after her one-game suspension for flagrant fouls against Caitlin Clark in WNBA action.

June 27, 2026

Caitlin Clark fans unload on WNBA, Alyssa Thomas after violent sequence leaves Fever star battered

Fans blast the WNBA over Alyssa Thomas shoving Caitlin Clark to the floor, with readers calling for lawsuits, jail time, and even a move overseas.