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On Saturday, the WNBA handed down its punishment for Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve following her actions during and after Friday's playoff loss to the Phoenix Mercury.

Reeve was suspended for Game 4 of the semifinals series and ordered to pay a fine.

Late in the fourth quarter of Game 3, Reeve was seen aggressively pursuing a referee. Afterward, she appeared to engage in a verbal altercation with the game official. The Lynx were eliminated from contention after an 86-81 defeat on Sunday.

On Tuesday, The Athletic reported that Reeve was fined $15,000.

The figure would be one of the largest fines the WNBA has ever issued to an individual. In 2021, Diana Taurasi was fined $2,500 for making illegal contact with a refer

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