NEW YORK, June 5, 2009 - Kara Braxton of the Detroit Shock has been suspended for six games without pay in connection with her off-season plea of guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, it was announced today by Todd DeMoss, the WNBA’s Senior Director, Basketball Operations.

Braxton will serve her suspension during Detroit’s first six games of the season -- at Los Angeles on June 6, vs. Los Angeles on June 8, vs. Washington on June 10, vs. Indiana on June 19, at Indiana on June 21, and at Atlanta on June 26.