The NBA recently fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 for violating the league’s player participation policy by holding out guard Trae Young from a game against the Boston Celtics. The investigation found that Young could have played in the game, which the Hawks ended up winning. The policy focuses on star players, like Young, who was an All-Star selection last season, requiring their participation in certain games.
The league emphasized that the policy is intended to promote participation in the NBA’s regular season and ensure star players are available for national television and NBA In-Season Tournament games. This was the only game Young has missed this season, further highlighting the violation.
In a separate incident, Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown was fined $35,000 for aggressively pursuing a game official during live play in a game against the Brooklyn Nets. Brown rushed towards a referee after being angered by a non-call, which resulted in the Kings’ loss.
These fines underscore the NBA’s commitment to upholding its policies and standards for player participation and coach conduct during games. The league continues to monitor and enforce these rules to maintain the integrity of the game and ensure fair play across all teams and individuals involved.
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