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Caitlin Clark picked up first technical foul, costing her more money in reported fine structure
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.
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Caitlin Clark's first technical foul will cost her money due to the WNBA's revised fine structure implemented this season.
The WNBA salary cap has increased to $7 million for the 2026 season, up from $1.5 million in 2025.
The minimum salary for WNBA players has risen to $270,000 in 2026, a significant increase from last year's minimum of $66,079.
Caitlin Clark received a technical foul for arguing an offensive foul call while clapping at the referee after the halftime horn sounded.
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This is up from last year's fines of $200 (1-3), $400 (4-6) and $800 (7+).
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever assistant coach Karima Christmas-Kelly poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever CEO and General Manager Amber Cox poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever assistant coach Austin Kelly poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever President Kelly Krauskopf poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever assistant coach Briann January poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever assistant coach Karima Christmas-Kelly poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever CEO and General Manager Amber Cox poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever assistant coach Austin Kelly poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever President Kelly Krauskopf poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever assistant coach Briann January poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White poses for a photo Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
These work under a point system, where a Flagrant 1 counts for one point and a Flagrant 2 counts for two. Each point is a $500 fine, up from just $200 last year.
If a player hits four points, they will receive a one-game suspension. If a player is called for a Flagrant 2 while already at three points or once they hit six points, a two-game suspension will be enforced.
The league defines flopping as a “physical act that, following review, reasonably appears to be intended to cause the game officials to call a foul on another player.” Last year, the fine amounts for flopping were not made public. Here's how they will look in 2026:
The WNBA also reserves the right for further penalties on any additional violations.
Clark will look to continue her improvement in the technical foul category. Clark accumulated just two technical fouls in the 2025 regular season, albeit in 13 games due to injuries, and one in preseason action. In her 2024 rookie campaign, Clark picked up six technical; just narrowly avoiding a suspension.
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