Becky Hammon discusses Jackie Young's incident with Fever fan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon addressed Jackie Young's altercation with fans during Thursday's game against the Indiana Fever, which the Aces won 86-84 in overtime. Young had a heated exchange with two fans in the third quarter and requested their removal, indicating their comments had crossed a line. Afterward, Hammon supported Young's decision, stating that something inappropriate was said. The Fever responded, stating that the fans left voluntarily and no violations occurred according to security. Young highlighted that while she initially engaged with the fans, a specific comment prompted her action.
- •Aces beat Fever 86-84 in overtime
- •Jackie Young requested removal of two fans
- •Becky Hammon supported Young's actions
- •Fever stated fans left voluntarily
- •Young noted a comment was inappropriate
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Aces’ Becky Hammon drops her take on incident between Jackie Young, Fever fan
"Aces head coach Becky Hammon believes that Jackie Young simply did what she thought was best after getting into an argument with a fan.
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