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Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve Speaks Out as WNBA Imposes Tougher Technical, Flagrant Foul Fines
TL;DR
Cheryl Reeve, coach of the Minnesota Lynx, received a record $15,000 fine from the WNBA amid new rules increasing fines for technical and flagrant fouls. The league aims to reduce physicality and improve officiating standards.
Key points
- Cheryl Reeve received a record $15,000 fine.
- New fines for technical fouls start at $500.
- Flagrant foul fines also increased to $500.
- Reeve calls for improved officiating standards.
- The league aims to reduce physicality in the game.
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Minnesota Lynx
Cheryl Reeve was hailed as the queen of crashouts. The Minnesota Lynx coachâs frustration peaked after Alyssa Thomasâ contact with Napheesa Collier went uncalled as she limped to the locker room in tears. Reeve was handed the biggest fine in the history of the WNBA ($15,000) as she called for a âchange in leadership at the league level when it comes to officiating.â Now, the fine amounts are set to rise further under the new CBA but Reeve remains confident regarding the gameâs future.
A Front Office Sports report noted that the fine for a technical foul now starts at $500 rather than the $200 last year. It doubles at Technical foul numbers 4-7 and up to $1500 at No. 8 with a game suspension. The increase is applied to the Flagrant fouls as well, with each foul costing the players $500 and not $200. The league also introduced fines for flopping, with a $100 fine for their second violation, increasing by $100 with each. While the fines are on the rise, Reeve is looking forward to reducing physicality and raising standards of the game.
âI think what Iâm excited about is that there is an understanding that how our game has looked the last two years is not how we want it going forward. While they were hard at work on the collective bargaining agreement, we were hard at work on the state of the game,â she said in the recent media availability. âThere were a lot of stakeholders involved in this, and it may take a little while to calibrate and get where we want to be.â
Many players and coaches were handed technicals for protesting against referee decisions. So, better refereeing can lead to a lesser number of technical fouls. In addition, the growth of the fines is slower than it is in proportion to the salaries. The wages went up by 5 times, while the fines are increasing by 2.5 times at the maximum. But that subtle increase will discourage players from committing flagrant fouls. And Reeve wants exactly that, a decrease in contact.
âWeâre working really hard because we donât want the level of physicality that weâve seen in our game,â Reeve further said. âIâm confident the game is going to be more fluid and have more freedom of movement. We play beautiful basketball in the WNBA, and we have to make sure itâs not marred with unnecessary physical contact.â
Q&A
What are the new fine amounts for technical and flagrant fouls in the WNBA?
The fine for a technical foul now starts at $500, increasing to $1,500 for the eighth foul, while flagrant fouls also start at $500.
Why did Cheryl Reeve receive a $15,000 fine from the WNBA?
Cheryl Reeve was fined for her comments regarding officiating and the lack of calls during a game, marking the largest fine in WNBA history.
How do the new fines compare to player salaries in the WNBA?
While player salaries have increased by five times, the maximum fines have only increased by 2.5 times, which aims to discourage flagrant fouls.
What changes does Cheryl Reeve want to see in WNBA officiating?
Reeve advocates for better officiating to reduce physicality in the game and enhance the overall quality of play.
