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WNBA Fines Cheryl Reeve $15,000, Issues One-Game Ban as Coaches Who Backed Her Are Penalized

The penalties underscore stricter enforcement of conduct following the semifinal incident that left Napheesa Collier injured.

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts after being ejected from Game 3 of WNBA semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury.
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Overview

  • League discipline cites Reeve for aggressively pursuing and verbally abusing an official, delaying her exit after ejection, making inappropriate comments to fans, and criticizing officiating postgame.
  • Reeve missed Game 4 because of the suspension, and Phoenix eliminated Minnesota to reach the WNBA Finals.
  • Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon and Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White were fined $1,000 each for publicly supporting Reeve and criticizing officiating standards.
  • Lynx assistants Eric Thibault and Rebekkah Brunson were fined $500 each for an on-court interaction with an official and a social media comment directed at WNBA officials, respectively.
  • The incident followed a late Game 3 collision that left Collier injured with no foul called, intensifying league-wide debate over physical play, player safety, and officiating consistency.