WNBA reportedly rescinding technical foul given to Paige Bueckers for clapping
The WNBA is reportedly rescinding a technical foul given to Paige Bueckers for clapping during a game. Bueckers received the foul after an enthusiastic response to a foul call in a match against the Atlanta Dream. The league has not officially confirmed the rescindment, but Bueckers indicated it had been addressed before the Wings' next game.
- ▪Paige Bueckers received a technical foul for clapping during a game against the Atlanta Dream.
- ▪The foul occurred after Bueckers was fouled by Indya Nivar in the third quarter.
- ▪The WNBA is reportedly rescinding the technical foul, although an official announcement has yet to be made.
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