The Phoenix Mercury are drawing warmth on-line after a social media submit followers deemed distasteful following Wednesday’s win over the Indiana Fever.
Phoenix secured a 111-109 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Caitlin Clark exited within the third quarter with a again damage and didn’t return.
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The damage has bothered her all through the 2026 season. She left with 19 factors, eight assists and one steal on 5-of-9 capturing and 3-of-4 from three-point vary.
It was one other bodily evening for Clark. Alyssa Thomas pushed Clark in the neck and stepped over her on the hardwood. An official stood on the baseline and watched, however no foul was known as.
After the ultimate buzzer, the Mercury posted a cartoonified picture of DeWanna Bonner laughing.
“De-wanna piece of this?!?” the caption learn.
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Fans flooded the feedback, calling the submit inappropriate and tone-deaf given Clark’s damage. Many seen it as a direct dig on the Fever star.
The submit seemingly stems from Monday’s first assembly between the 2 groups this season. The Fever gained 86-77 in a chippy affair the place Clark and Bonner received tangled close to the free-throw line. The former teammates then exchanged phrases after the whistle.
The skirmish escalated and drew five technical fouls. Fever veteran Myisha Hines-Allen was issued a second technical and ejected.
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Fans made their displeasure recognized within the Mercury’s remark part, and the backlash unfold rapidly throughout social media.
“posting this after what your team did is nasty,” a displeased fan wrote.
“Whatever your stance is, this [expletive] ain’t right from an organization,” another said
“Can’t wait for you guys to get that suspension notice by the league 😂😂😂😂 anyway thanks for voting CC to All Star 😏,” said another.
“Y’all literally mocking CC. What a disgrace of an organization,” one added.
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Others known as for swift motion from the league.
“@WNBA nice to know a team condons violent assault on a player,” a commenter said.
“@wnba @CathyEngelbert. How is this post ok from their official account?” a fan asked.
The Fever and the Mercury have yet one more regular-season matchup scheduled. Phoenix will host Indiana at Mortgage Matchup Center on July 10.
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This story was initially revealed by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2026, the place it first appeared within the WNBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.