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Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Fined for Officiating Critique, Won't Back Down

The league withholds fine amounts, with a team source calling this not her first penalty of the season.

Overview

  • Nakase disclosed the fine Tuesday after practice at SAP Center ahead of Game 2, without specifying the amount.
  • She said she will donate the penalty and reiterated she does not regret criticizing the officiating.
  • Her comments centered on a rebound foul called on Iliana Rupert, and she received a second-half technical for arguing.
  • An organizational source told the Chronicle she has been fined previously this season for remarks about officials.
  • Golden State, an expansion team that lost Game 1 101-72 at Minnesota, prepares for an elimination Game 2 on Wednesday in San Jose.