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Caitlin Clark nears suspension after fifth technical foul in WNBA

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Caitlin Clark nears suspension after fifth technical foul in WNBA

Summary

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has received her fifth technical foul this season during a game against the Phoenix Mercury, which the Fever won 86-77 on June 22. Under WNBA rules, receiving eight technical fouls results in a one-game suspension. Clark believes the foul she received for clapping was undeserved, while her coach, Stephanie White, emphasized the need for Clark to be aware of her actions on the court. Clark and Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream currently lead the league with five technical fouls each, reflecting a notable increase in such penalties this season.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark received her fifth technical foul against Phoenix Mercury.
•She disagrees with the technical foul for clapping.
•Clark is three technicals away from a one-game suspension.
•Angel Reese also has five technical fouls this season.
•There has been a league-wide increase in technical fouls this year.

Latest Updates

1:19 PMESPN — Fever rally as Clark scores 24 but earns 5th tech
10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Fever's Caitlin Clark nearing one-game suspension after fifth technical foul

What they're saying

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Calling the technical foul "ridiculous," the Fever's Caitlin Clark earned her 5th on Monday night, inching closer to an 8th and automatic suspension.
— ESPN