Caitlin Clark breaks her silence and asks Fever, WNBA fans to do better amid Alyssa Thomas incident

Caitlin Clark spoke to reporters at Indiana Fever practice on Friday, July 3, 2026, calling out harassment and hate directed at Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas following an incident in which Thomas' fist made contact with Clark's throat during a loose ball scramble the previous Wednesday. Clark stated clearly that 'the harassment, the hate, none of that is okay,' extending her message to cover opposing players, teammates, and coaches alike. Her comments generated significant national attention amid ongoing controversy surrounding the incident.