NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reportedly convinced WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Alyssa Thomas
Thomas was suspended for one game and fined $1,000 for an altercation with Caitlin Clark.
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WNBA Commissioner Facing Backlash for Unexpected Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas Decision
The WNBA has received renewed criticism for how it handled an incident involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
Report says Adam Silver played a role in Alyssa Thomas’ suspension
PHOENIX — Alyssa Thomas’ one-game suspension continues to be a topic of discussion, and new reporting has raised new questions about the WNBA’s decision-making process. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) scrambles to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.