NBA's Silver says Fever's Clark has become 'political football'
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NBA's Silver says Fever's Clark has become 'political football'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA.
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Lead articleArticle published:Another WNBA drama re-escalates with the reported intervention of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in the Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas incident
Adam Silver and Caitlin Clark at the 2025 NBA Finals. | Getty Images The fallout from the Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas incident continues. According to reporting from Tom Friend at Sports Business Journal, it was NBA Commissioner Adam Silver who pressed WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retroactively rule Thomas’ foul on Clark at Flagrant 2, a penalty that comes with a $1,000 fine, and suspend Thomas for one game. Engelbert had not intended to impose additional discipline on Thomas, as, sin...
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Adam Silver's blunt Caitlin Clark comments leave WNBA boss Cathy Engelbert in the hot seat
Adam Silver's comments on Caitlin Clark highlight a glaring leadership void in how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert manages the situation.
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"It's incredibly unfair to her" - Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA controversy
Silver says Clark should be evaluated for her impact on the court, not for the narratives built around her.
Publisher:Adam Silver Didn’t Mince Words on Caitlin Clark Drama
The talk over the last few weeks in WNBA circles has centered on the incident between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.In a recent game, Thomas and Clark got physical during a Fever-Mercury game that ended with Thomas throwing a fist at Clark’s neck on the floor. After the game, […] The post Adam Silver Didn’t Mince Words on Caitlin Clark Drama appeared first on HEAVY.
Publisher:Adam Silver says it's unfair that Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football in this country'
The NBA commissioner weighed in on controversies surrounding the WNBA star on Thursday
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Adam Silver sends strong message about Caitlin Clark becoming a ‘political football’
Adam Silver believes the debates surrounding Caitlin Clark have moved well beyond WNBA officiating and created an unfair situation for the Fever star.
Publisher:WNBA: Caitlin Clark has become 'political football' says NBA's Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around the treatment of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is "not largely about officiating".
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WNBA: Caitlin Clark has become 'political football' says NBA's Silver - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" in the United States and the debate around fouls against the player are "not largely about
Publisher:WNBA Fans Speculate Whether Adam Silver Stepped in to Suspend Alyssa Thomas Over Caitlin Clark Flagrant Foul
NBA commissioner Adam Silver refused to comment on Sports Business Journal’s report that suggested he had influenced WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Alyssa Thomas in the Caitlin Clark saga. During an appearance at the CNBC Sport X Boardroom Game Plan Summit at Fanatics Fest on Thursday, Silver stated it wouldn’t be “fair” to Engelbert and Clark.
Publisher:WNBA: Caitlin Clark has become 'political football' says NBA's Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around the treatment of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is "not largely about officiating".
Publisher:WNBA: Caitlin Clark has become 'political football' says NBA's Silver - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" in the United States and the debate around fouls against the player are "not largely about
Publisher:‘Incredibly unfair’: NBA commissioner Adam Silver sends a message to Caitlin Clark
Earlier this week, a report suggested that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stepped in and persuaded WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for the high-profile incident where she made contact with the neck of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. During an appearance on a panel at the CNBC/Boardroom Game Plan event…
Publisher:Caitlin Clark is 'a political football in this country,' says NBA's Adam Silver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver answered questions about Caitlin Clark and WNBA officiating Thursday, saying "it's become political ping-pong with her."
Publisher:Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a 'political football' as the WNBA keeps dodging reality - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is taking a notably passive approach to the safety of the WNBA's biggest superstar.
Publisher:Adam Silver believes Caitlin Clark has become a ‘political football’ in WNBA
Adam Silver thinks the drama surrounding Caitlin Clark goes beyond just foul calls.
Publisher:Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a 'political football' as the WNBA keeps dodging reality - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is taking a notably passive approach to the safety of the WNBA's biggest superstar.
Publisher:‘It’s Incredibly Unfair to Her’ — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Warns That Caitlin Clark Has Become ‘a Political Football’
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has said Caitlin Clark is one of the reasons, if not the primary reason, for the resurgence of modern women’s basketball. However, Silver believes the WNBA should have taken the infamous incident between Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas seriously because the league failed to protect its players, and the situation escalated to epic proportions.
Publisher:Adam Silver believes Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' in WNBA - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
Adam Silver thinks the drama surrounding Caitlin Clark goes beyond just foul calls.
Publisher:NBA Commissioner Adam Silver dodges question on Alyssa Thomas suspension report
PHOENIX — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver declined to address the Sports Business Journal’s report that he was involved in Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas’ suspension last month. [US, Mexico, & Canada customers only] Jan 23, 2025; Paris, FRANCE; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the Paris Games 2025 NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers at Accor Arena.
Publisher:Adam Silver Says Caitlin Clark Has Become a 'Political Football' Amid WNBA Spotlight
Adam Silver said Caitlin Clark has become "a political football," arguing the conversation around the Fever star has shifted beyond basketball and officiating.
Publisher:Adam Silver Breaks Silence on Report He Urged Alyssa Thomas Suspension
Adam Silver declined to address a report that he urged the WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas for her foul on Caitlin Clark, instead saying Clark has become a "political football" while the league denied the report.
Publisher:Adam Silver: Caitlin Clark has become 'political football' amid criticism about WNBA officiating - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
As criticism swirls about officiating in the WNBA and hard fouls against Caitlin Clark, NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the chatter. He said Thursday
Publisher:Adam Silver laments that Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says it is unfair that Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" in the country amid ongoing discourse.
Publisher:Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
NEW YORK (AP) — Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
Publisher:Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates
Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates Fri, July 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM UTC NEW YORK (AP) — Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said Thursday that Clark ...
Publisher:Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates
Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said Thursday that Clark has become a “political football” amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA, spurred by a recent play involving the star guard and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.
Publisher:Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a ‘political football’, sidesteps suspension report
NEW YORK — On a panel at the CNBC/Boardroom Game Plan event Thursday evening, NBA commissioner Adam Silver did not mince words when asked about the now-infamous play between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. “Ultimately, the issues around Caitlin Clark are not largely about officiating,” Silver said. “That particular incident is not about whether a foul should have been called at the time of the game or whether that was ultimately a flagrant non-review.
Publisher:NBA commissioner Adam Silver complains of 'political ping pong' over Caitlin Clark, declines comment on suspension report
Silver reportedly stepped in to convince WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Alyssa Thomas for a hard foul against Clark.
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