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Caitlin Clark nears suspension after fifth technical foul this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Caitlin Clark nears suspension after fifth technical foul this season

Summary

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has received her fifth technical foul for clapping during a game, prompting concern from teammates Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston. Clark is now only three technicals away from a mandatory one-game suspension according to WNBA rules, which require a suspension after the eighth technical. The incident comes amid discussions on sportsmanship and emotional expression in the league. Despite the warnings from Parker and Boston, Clark indicated she intends to maintain her passionate play style, highlighting the ongoing debate over player expression versus officiating standards.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark has five technical fouls for clapping this season.
•She risks a one-game suspension after eight technicals.
•Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston advised Clark to stop clapping.
•Clark received a warning letter and a $1,000 fine from the league.
•Clark remains committed to playing with emotion despite the consequences.

Latest Updates

5:30 AMYahoo Sports — “Caitlin Better Quit Clapping”: Candace Parker, Aliyah Boston in Agreement Over What Awaits the Fever Star After 3 More Technicals

What they're saying

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Alyssa Thomas’s foul on Caitlin Clark and the backlash the Mercury veteran received on social media have dominated discussion in the last two weeks. However, it’s overshadowed the conversation around Clark picking up her 5th technical foul for clapping during the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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