# Report: Silver urged WNBA commissioner to suspend Thomas for Clark throat jab

NBA commissioner Adam Silver reportedly pressured the WNBA commissioner to suspend Alyssa Thomas after she made a throat-jabbing gesture toward Caitlin Clark during a game. The incident has drawn attention to player conduct and league disciplinary processes. This report highlights the influence of NBA leadership on WNBA decisions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nbas-adam-silver-pushed-wnba-commissioner-suspend-alyssa-thomas-caitlin-clark-throat-jab-report) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:07:29 -0400