April 2021 Basketball Wiretap

Dwane Casey Says Isaiah Stewart Should Face No Further Punishment

Nov 22, 2021 9:10 AM

After Isaiah Stewart was hit in the face by LeBron James on Sunday night, he attempted to go after James and other Lakers several times. There were also worries that Stewart would attempt to re-enter the arena through the back hallway.

For his part, Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey doesn't think Stewart should face any further punishment for his actions.

"He shouldn't be facing anything. Not getting off the court in time, that's a small thing," Casey said. "I don't see any ramifications from that standpoint, except from just not leaving the court in time, maybe. I thought that's why he got ejected from the game, so to me, that's enough punishment."

James was ejected for a Flagrant Foul 2 for hitting Stewart in the face. Stewart was ejected for escalating things on the court. Any further league discipline, including fines and suspensions, could be handed out on Monday.

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DiDi Louzada Suspended 25 Games For Testing Positive For Drostanolone, Testosterone

Nov 19, 2021 2:33 PM

DiDi Louzada of the New Orleans Pelicans has been suspended without pay for twenty-five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for Drostanolone and Testosterone, it was announced today by the NBA.

Louzada’s suspension will begin with tonight’s game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

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Nikola Jokic Suspended One Game; Markieff Morris, Jimmy Butler Fined

Nov 9, 2021 10:25 PM

Nikola Jokic has received a one-game suspension by the NBA for his role in Monday's physical confrontation with Markieff Morris.

Morris has been fined $50,000 while Jimmy Butler was fined $30,000. Butler attempted to escalate the altercation and also decided not to comply with an NBA Security interview.

Morris was assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 on Jokic, who then responded by shoving Morris from behind. 

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Tags: Nikola Jokic, Jimmy Butler, Markieff Morris, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Suspension, NBA Fines

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