Liberty star Jonquel Jones faces WNBA punishment after Sophie Cunningham incident

Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever walked away from Tuesday night’s matchup against the New York Liberty with an important win.Jonquel Jones could leave with a lighter wallet. Jones received a technical foul following an exchange with Cunningham during Indiana’s commanding 106-92 victory. Under the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, the Liberty center faces a $500 fine unless the league rescinds the technical.The incident occurred with 1:10 remaining in the third quarter and the Fever leading 81-68. Cunningham initially was called for a personal foul after holding Jones. The play did not end with the whistle, however, and officials assessed Jones a technical foul for her reaction.Kelsey Mitchell attempted the ensuing technical free throw but missed.It was Jones’ first technic