India, June 26 -- Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas found themselves at the center of another high-profile WNBA controversy this week, but the league's response did not come until after the game had ended. Following a review of Wednesday night's matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA handed Thomas a one-game suspension and a $1,000 fine for making contact with Clark's throat during a loose-ball battle.

The incident occurred during Phoenix's 111-109 win over Indiana on June 24 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Officials did not call a foul on the play during the game, but the clip quickly gained traction online, triggering widespread debate among fans, analysts, and former players over the league's handling of the momen...