Caitlin Clark Responds to Fever Coach's 'Cut' From $500,000 Prize Money

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Caitlin Clark Responds to Fever Coach's 'Cut' From $500,000 Prize Money originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White revealed before Tuesday's Commissioner's Cup final that the $500,000 prize money stood out as the biggest motivation for her players.
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This is exactly why the entire Fever squad was over the moon after they were able to defeat the Minnesota Lynx, 74-59, to secure their first-ever Commissioner's Cup championship, and, of course, the massive pot.
As the team celebrated its victory shortly after the final buzzer, a camera caught White requesting a share of the half-million-dollar prize.
"Give me a cut," White said before embracing guard Sydney Colson.
Caitlin Clark caught her coach's comment and responded by saying that White will only get $100.
Clark was in street clothes in the video because she did not suit up for the championship game. The Fever ruled her out hours before tipoff due to a lingering groin injury that had forced her to miss the team's previous two outings.
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Despite her absence, Clark will still receive her share of the $500,000 prize money, which, if divided evenly among the 12 players on the roster, should amount to around $41,667 each.
That's on top of the $5,000 in cryptocurrency that each of the 24 players who took part in the final will receive.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and coach Stephanie White are all smiles on the bench. Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
The coaches, unfortunately, do not get any monetary prize from the championship, despite the pivotal role they played in the team's quest for the title. White will need to rely on the generosity of her players if she's serious about wanting a "cut" from the prize money.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.