Caitlin Clark picked up first technical foul, costing her more money in reported fine structure
It took three halves this WNBA season for Caitlin Clark to pick up her first technical foul. The league reportedly has a fine structure with greater penalties.
Under the WNBA 's new collective bargaining agreement starting this season, players are now receiving salaries at an all-time high. This year, the salary cap has increased to $7 million, up from $1. 5 million in 2025.
Individual player salaries now start at $270,000; up significantly from the $66,079 minimum salary last year. But, with that in mind, the league has also revisited the fine structure for the players. In a story from Front Office Sports , Colin Salao breaks down what this will look like for players in 2026.
Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was assessed her first technical foul of the season after the halftime horn sounded, arguing an offensive foul she was called for while clapping at the ref. Here's a look at what the reported fine structures are. Insider: Why Caitlin Clark, and other Fever players, going to locker room will happen 'consistently' WNBA technical foul fines Technical foul 1–3: $500 fine each.
Technical foul 4–7: $1,000 fine each, plus a warning letter from the league issued after the 5th technical. Technical foul 8+: $1,500 fine, plus a one-game suspension. In the playoffs, the count resets: Technical foul 1–2: $500 fine each.