WNBA Fines Caitlin Clark $200 After Indiana Fever Playoff Win Criticism

WNBA star Caitlin Clark was fined $200 by the league for an Instagram comment saying "Refs couldn't stop us," which she posted in celebration of the Indiana Fever's playoff victory over the Atlanta Dream. Despite being sidelined due to injury since mid-July, Clark has been actively supporting her teammates from the bench, gaining attention for her spirited bench celebrations and vocal criticisms of referees. Her teammate Sophie Cunningham, who has also been fined multiple times for similar criticisms of officiating, humorously suggested starting a GoFundMe to help Clark pay the fine. The fines reflect the WNBA's strict stance against public criticism of officials, even as Indiana Fever fans and players express frustration over perceived uneven officiating. The Fever, overcoming injuries to multiple key players including Clark and Cunningham, advanced to the semifinals where they face the Las Vegas Aces. Clark's engagement from the sidelines and critique of referees continue to be focal points during the Fever's unexpected playoff run.