WNBA Upgrades Chennedy Carter's Foul on Caitlin Clark to Flagrant 1; Indiana Fever Win 71-70

Jun 2, 2024, 02:44 PM

Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter's foul on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during their game on June 1, 2024, has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1 violation after a review by the WNBA. The incident occurred at the end of the third quarter when Carter shoved Clark, leading to the initial assessment of a common foul. The league's review resulted in the upgrade, but Carter will not face suspension or a fine. The Indiana Fever won the game 71-70. Caitlin Clark criticized the foul, calling it 'not a basketball play,' while Carter refused to answer questions about the incident post-game. Additionally, the WNBA fined Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese for failing to make herself available to the media after the game.