Jonquel Jones faces potential WNBA fine after incident with Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty received a technical foul during a game against the Indiana Fever on August 11, leading to a possible $500 fine under WNBA rules. The foul was assessed following an exchange with Sophie Cunningham in the third quarter, contributing to Indiana's 106-92 win. Jones now sits at the lowest level of the WNBA's escalating penalty system, which imposes fines for technical fouls. If the league does not rescind this foul, Jones will be penalized financially. The Liberty currently stand at 20-14 in the standings, while the Fever improved to 21-12 with their victory.
- •Jonquel Jones received a technical foul against Indiana
- •Liberty lost to Fever, 106-92
- •Jones's fine might be $500 unless rescinded
- •New York is currently 20-14 in standings
- •Indiana's Kelsey Mitchell led with 28 points
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty star Jonquel Jones faces WNBA punishment after Sophie Cunningham incident
"Some punishment could be coming to the Liberty star.
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