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Coach Reeve Suspended After Outburst on Referees

10/17/2025

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was suspended and fined after criticizing referees for a no-call that injured Napheesa Collier in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals.
Reeve called the officiating "f***ing malpractice" and urged league leadership changes.
Jenna Reneau, one official Reeve criticized, was promoted to the NBA officiating staff for the 2025-26 season.
Napheesa Collier echoed Reeve, criticizing league commissioner Cathy Engelbert for dismissing referee complaints.

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was suspended and fined after criticizing referees for a no-call that injured Napheesa Collier in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals.
Reeve called the officiating "f***ing malpractice" and urged league leadership changes.
Jenna Reneau, one official Reeve criticized, was promoted to the NBA officiating staff for the 2025-26 season.
Napheesa Collier echoed Reeve, criticizing league commissioner Cathy Engelbert for dismissing referee complaints.