Overview
- Hammon was given a technical for leaving the bench to dispute a play involving A’ja Wilson, then received a second technical after continuing toward an official, producing an automatic ejection in the second quarter.
- Assistant coach Charlene Thomas‑Swinson took over on the sideline after the ejection, and Atlanta extended its lead en route to a 97‑82 victory over Las Vegas.
- The two technicals raised Hammon’s season total to three; reporting says those first three technicals carry roughly $500 each and that the penalties are expected to cost her about $1,000 under the league’s structure.
- Players and staff, including A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young, tried to restrain Hammon during the exchange and defended her postgame, saying the outburst grew from frustration over inconsistent officiating.
- The incident deepens a running conflict between Hammon and WNBA officials over whistle consistency and could affect the Aces’ playoff seeding as the league office reviews the play and any additional discipline is considered.