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Mercury's Tibbetts backs Thomas after suspension

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Updated Jul 7, 7:34 AM ET

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts called out the WNBA and defended his star player, Alyssa Thomas, ahead of the team's matchup against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday, days after Thomas was suspended for a play involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

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Gobert suspended, to miss Wolves' game at Bucks

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Dillon Brooks nears automatic suspension

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is walking a disciplinary tightrope after moving within one technical foul of an automatic suspension. His most recent whistle came Tuesday against the Miami Heat, giving him his 15th technical of the season, according to Clutch Points. The latest penalty stemmed from a heated moment in which Brooks shoved Heat […] The post Dillon Brooks nears automatic suspension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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"Very Poor Response": Caitlin Clark's Biographer Voices Frustration With WNBA Punishment in Alyssa Thomas Incident

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Updated Jul 7, 2:52 AM ET

Tempers and emotions are still flying high around the recent Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas incident. Criticism is mounting against the league and the referees’ officiating calls during the games, especially when it comes to fouls against Caitlin Clark.

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“Play Overseas and Get the Royal Treatment”: NFL Legend Urges Caitlin Clark to Leave WNBA After Being Punched and Kneed

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Updated Jul 7, 4:58 AM ET

The Indiana Fever are currently unsure how long Caitlin Clark will be sidelined after she exited the team’s 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday with a back injury. At the same time, a series of incidents involving Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, including reportedly making contact with Clark using her fist and knee, has sparked debate over how Clark should respond.

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