Michael Price is a WNBA referee who recently got embroiled in a heated exchange with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, find out more about him and the incident below
The incident took place during the Indiana Fever’s 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15, 2025.
Who is WNBA basketball referee Michael Price as video of him fighting with Caitlin Clark goes viral
Caitlin Clark getting into it with official Michael Price after he said something out of pocket. These refs are a joke. Indiana Fever deserve better. WNBA has to do better pic.twitter.com/mWyTf8Uv57
— Dream Guy Daily (@dreamguydaily) July 16, 2025
Caitlin Clark=Michael Jordan incarnate. Just like him in his early career, Caitlin has to endure the fouls while they try n' put her to the ground just like when the Pistons would do it to MJ along with the rest of the league. !t's the majority of the league coming after her,… pic.twitter.com/1TJE3upgwL
— MikeyRFD Ovail gaming (@MikeyRFDGaming) July 15, 2025
As the incident took place, cameras and mics seemingly captured her animated frustration, leaving fans debating over her behavior and Price’s decision-making.
Michael Price and Caitlin Clark engaged in heated exchange
The incident took place with 4:33 left in the third quarter and the Fever leading 54-49. As the ball went out of bounds, it prompted a coach’s challenge by the Sun, following which the players stepped off the court. Caitlin Clark then approached the referee Michael Price and started venting her frustration.
Clark then appeared confused when Price walked away mid-exchange before she snapped and stated, “That’s just rude. “Grow up,” then she pointed at Price and shouted, “Come here. Unbelievable.” One of the Fever staff had to restrain Clark while she continued yelling and hot mics managed to capture her frustration. Despite the intensity of the exchange, Clark surprisingly escaped a technical foul and the argument overshadowed her performance.
Caitlin Clark threatened to call the league on the ref 💀 pic.twitter.com/doakgT68BC
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) July 16, 2025
Michael Price biography
Michael Price is a professional basketball referee who has worked across both the NBA and WNBA, and collegiate circuits. Over the years, Price has built a reputation within professional basketball as a no-nonsense official who rarely engages in disputes with players. He is known for his composure under pressure, and he has officiated for several seasons in the WNBA. Michael Price recently became a trending topic following his on-court run-in with Caitlin Clark during a high-stakes WNBA matchup.
Age and height
Michael Price is currently in his early 40s and stands at around 6 feet tall.
WNBA career
Michael Price made his debut in the WNBA before 2000, gaining at least 20 years of experience by 2019. He has so far featured in critical playoff contests and most notably earned a spot among the 15 referees officiating the 2021 WNBA Playoffs. According to reports, he averages about 35.6 fouls called per game, with roughly eight technical fouls.
Wife and children
There is currently no verified public information about Michael Price’s wife or children, as he generally prefers to keep his personal life private.
Net worth and salary
He makes roughly “$180 to $425 per game” and about “$16,000 to $50,000” annually but his net worth isn’t known.