The WNBA announced that Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky have been fined for failing to follow the league’s rules on media responsibilities after the team’s 71-70 loss to the Indiana Fever, CBS Sports noted.
The Sky brought Chennedy Carter and Kamilla Cardoso to the podium along with coach Teresa Weatherspoon. Carter did not answer questions about an incident in the third quarter in which she put a shoulder into Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, resulting in the latter falling. The incident was later upgraded to a Flagrant 1 foul upon league review.
Reese did not meet with the media at all and was fined $1,000. “In addition, the Sky organization has been fined $5,000 for failing to ensure that all players comply with WNBA media policies,” the WNBA’s statement added, according to People.
Weatherspoon sent a statement to Windy City Times: “Physical play, intensity, and a competitive spirit are hallmarks of Chicago Sky basketball. Chennedy got caught up in the heat of the moment in an effort to win the game. She and I have discussed what happened and that it was not appropriate, nor is it what we do or who we are. Chennedy understands that there are better ways to handle situations on the court, and she will learn from this, as we all will.
“As a team, we will grow together and continue to work hard to display strong leadership and set a positive example for our competitors, fans, and partners.”