Brittney Griner fined $500 for flagrant foul on Angel Reese
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Brittney Griner has been fined $500 for a flagrant foul committed against Angel Reese during the Commissioner's Cup game on June 2, 2026, in Atlanta. The incident occurred late in the third quarter when Griner fouled Reese, who was attempting to secure a rebound. The foul was upgraded to a flagrant after review, leading to significant debate among fans regarding the nature of the contact. In the end, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Connecticut Sun 91-75, with Reese contributing a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds.
- •Brittney Griner fined $500 for flagrant foul on Angel Reese.
- •Foul incident took place during the Commissioner's Cup game.
- •Griner's foul was upgraded to a flagrant after review.
- •Angel Reese recorded a double-double in the game.
- •Atlanta Dream won the match 91-75 against the Connecticut Sun.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — We now know Brittney Griner's fine for Angel Reese flagrant foul tussle
"Griner will take a financial hit for this.
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