Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racist abuse following an on-court incident involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Multiple outlets report that Thomas made the claims publicly in the wake of the foul/altercation, and that the backlash extends beyond basketball. The Oregonian and other reports also say Thomas criticizes WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, arguing the league has been insufficiently supportive amid the online hostility. CBS Sports reports that the WNBA issued a statement condemning hate and stating it “vehemently condemns any and all forms of hate,” responding to the wider controversy. While the reports focus on Thomas’s claims about threats and abuse, they do not indicate the specific nature or origin of the threats. The coverage also notes that the controversy has drawn public attention and comments that can include hateful language. Overall, the common thread across sources is Thomas’s allegation of receiving threats and racist harassment, and the league’s condemnation of hate amid the ongoing dispute.