April 2021 Basketball Wiretap

Joel Embiid Fined $35K For Game 6 Altercation, Bruno Fernando Suspended One Game

Jun 20, 2021 12:15 PM

Joel Embiid was fined $35,000 for his Game 6 altercation with John Collins.

The Hawks' Bruno Fernando was suspended one game for leaving the bench in the altercation.

Game 7 takes place at 8 PM ET on Sunday. 

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NBA Fines Pat Riley $25,000 For Tampering Comments On LeBron James

Jun 9, 2021 1:14 PM

The NBA has fined Miami Heat President Pat Riley $25,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule.

The fine is in response to comments Riley made during a June 4 radio interview regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James in which he said he'd be open to a reunion with James. James played for the Heat from 2010 until 2014.

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NBA Fines Daryl Morey, 76ers $75,000 Apiece For Tampering On Stephen Curry

Jun 7, 2021 8:29 PM

The NBA announced it has fined Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey $75,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule. The fine is in response to a social media post Morey made June 3 regarding the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry.

The 76ers also were fined $75,000 for Morey’s conduct.

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