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Knicks Fined $25,000 For Violating Injury Reporting Rules On Mitchell Robinson

Apr 8, 2024 3:14 PM

The NBA announced that the New York Knicks have been fined $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules.

The Knicks failed to accurately disclose the game availability status of Mitchell Robinson prior to their game against the Toronto Raptors on March 27.  Robinson was listed as “Out” in New York’s initial injury report and subsequently played in the game.

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Sixers Fined $100,000 For Violating Injury Reporting Rules On Joel Embiid's Return

Apr 5, 2024 2:41 PM

The NBA announced that the Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $100,000 for violating league injury reporting rules. 

The 76ers failed to accurately disclose the game availability status of Joel Embiid prior to their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2.  Embiid was listed as “Out” in Philadelphia’s initial injury report and subsequently played in the game. 

The fine takes into account the 76ers’ prior history of fines for violating injury reporting rules.

 

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Victor Wembanyama Fined $25K For Throwing Ball In Stands

Mar 31, 2024 2:56 PM

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was fined $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands at the conclusion of Friday's game. Wembanyama and the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in overtime and the rookie center threw the ball into the stands in celebration of the victory.

Wembanyama had 40 points, 20 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in leading the Spurs to the upset victory. The 40 points set a new career-high for the Spurs rookie, while the 20 rebounds tied his career-best. Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 61 points for the Knicks in the loss.

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Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre Jr. Fined For Abusing Refs After Loss To Clippers

Mar 29, 2024 12:20 PM

Nick Nurse has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing and verbally abusing game officials, and Kelly Oubre Jr. has been fined $50,000 for verbally abusing and directing an obscene gesture toward game officials.

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the 76ers’ 108-107 loss to the LA Clippers on March 27 at Wells Fargo Center.

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