April 2021 Basketball Wiretap

Wendell Carter Jr. Fined $35K For Throwing His Goggles At Official

Nov 28, 2021 5:54 PM

Wendell Carter of the Orlando Magic was fined $35,000 for forcefully throwing his goggles at an NBA official. The incident occurred with 2:09 remaining in the fourth quarter of Orlando's game at Cleveland on Saturday night.

Carter was given a technical foul and was ejected from the game. Carter was upset that the officials did not call a foul when he took contact from the Cavs. Cleveland went on to win the game 105-92.

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Dewayne Dedmon Fined $15K For Kicking Seat Cushion Into Stands

Nov 28, 2021 5:36 PM

Miami Heat center DeWayne Dedmon was fined $15,000 for kicking a seat cushion into the stands. The incident occurred during the Heat's game on Saturday night in Chicago.

Dedmon was given a technical foul and ejected with 11:07 remaining in the fourth quarter of the game. The Heat went on to defeat the Bulls 107-104.

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LeBron James Fined For Obscene Gesture During Win At Pacers

Nov 27, 2021 8:43 AM

LeBron James has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court and warned for using profane language during media availability in response to league imposed discipline.

The incident occurred with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 124-116 overtime win against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 24 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 

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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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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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