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WNBA rescinds Bueckers' technical for clapping

ESPN · May 24, 2026, 8:43 PM

Key takeaways

  • NEW YORK -- Paige Bueckers was happy her technical foul from Friday night's game against Atlanta was rescinded by the league on Sunday.
  • Not only did it save her the $500 fine, but more importantly it kept her with none for the season which was important for her "bet" with Dallas Wings teammate Alysha Clark.
  • "I'm glad to get that one back," Bueckers said smiling before Dallas faced New York.

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NEW YORK -- Paige Bueckers was happy her technical foul from Friday night's game against Atlanta was rescinded by the league on Sunday.

Not only did it save her the $500 fine, but more importantly it kept her with none for the season which was important for her "bet" with Dallas Wings teammate Alysha Clark. The two have a friendly wager that Bueckers wouldn't get one this season.

"I'm glad to get that one back," Bueckers said smiling before Dallas faced New York.

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