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The Phoenix Mercury deleted a social media post that appeared to mock Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the hours after a 111-109 Mercury win — the same game in which forward Alyssa Thomas was later suspended by the WNBA for recklessly making contact with her fist to Clark's throat.
The removal of the post, far from containing the damage, has sharpened questions about who within the organization approved it and why no explanation followed.
What the Post Said and When It Appeared Screenshots circulating on X showed the Mercury's official account posting a meme depicting a cartoon player lying on the floor alongside the caption "DE-WANNA PIECE OF THIS?!?" — an apparent play on DeWanna Bonner's name.
Bonner joined Phoenix after a stint with the Fever last season, adding a layer of rivalry context to an already tense series between the two clubs.
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