Caitlin Clark has one-word response to latest controversy

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Caitlin Clark has one-word response to latest controversy

By Ernesto Cova | Last updated Jul 21, 2026 7:58 AM ET

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The Indiana Fever are back on track, piling up consecutive wins after a bit of a rough patch.

However, it hasn't all been positive for Stephanie White's team, especially when it comes to Caitlin Clark.

The young superstar picked up her sixth technical foul early in the win over the New York Liberty, leading to a fine.

She's now two technicals away from an automatic one-game suspension. Nevertheless, it looks like she's not worried about that in the slightest.

Caitlin Clark won't change her ways to avoid technical fouls

When asked about her latest tech, Clark blamed the referees again for their reaction, according to James Boyd of The Athletic.

“I just yelled at him to call it,” Clark said. “Obviously, it was a pretty quick technical, but whatever.”

Perhaps worryingly for her team, she won't do much to prevent another whistle. When asked about whether she'll tone it down to avoid getting T'd up again, she had a blunt and simple answer.

"No."

#Fever star Caitlin Clark on her sixth technical foul:

“I just yelled at him to call it. Obviously, it was a pretty quick technical but, whatever.”

Does CC think she needs to change her approach since she’s so close to eight techs and an automatic one-game suspension?

“No.” pic.twitter.com/8m5gia4L4l
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 20, 2026

That's the last thing the Fever wanted to hear from their franchise player, especially after White's latest statement.

While she had Clark's back as she usually does, she also claimed she'd have some conversations with her about staying out of trouble and doing what's best for the team.

Clark is one of the best and most impactful players on the team, and there's still plenty of basketball to be played this season.

As such, she has to think about the bigger picture and how much the team might miss her, especially in a crucial matchup with postseason implications or in a playoff game.

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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