After attempting to turn around his reputation and trying to prove he had truly matured over the last few seasons; “The Player Formerly Known As Ron Artest” re-emerged Sunday late in the first half of the contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers veteran forward who legally changed his …
Category Archive: NBA Fines
Apr 06 2012
DeMarcus Cousins Gets Slapped With 25 Grand Fine For Criticizing Game Officials
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins allowed his emotions to get the better of him Thursday night, as he ripped the officiating to reporters after his team lost to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Power Balance Pavillion 93-85 and his remarks will cost him $25,000 according to a report from “NBA.com” on Friday. Association Executive Vice …
Apr 03 2012
Lakers Reportedly Fine Andrew Bynum To Help Keep Ego In Check
Los Angeles Lakers starting center Andrew Bynum has had the type of season the floor so far in this campaign; that the franchise envisioned when they chose him with the tenth pick of the 2005 NBA Draft. The big man has remained healthy, until spraining his left ankle Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors; …
Feb 20 2012
Raging Rajon Gets Two Game Suspension After Throwing Ball At Ref
Boston Celtics starting point guard Rajon Rondo allowed his emotions to get the better of him on Sunday night and gave into frustration during the third quarter of his team’s loss to the Detroit Pistons; which will result in the club’s floor general earning a two game suspension. The “Boston Globe” and “ESPN.com” reported on …
May 23 2011
Association Fines Noah $50K For Anti-Gay Slur At Fan
“ESPN.com” reported Monday afternoon that the NBA has fined Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah $50,000 for directing an anti-gay epithet at a Miami Heat fan during Sunday night’s game three of the Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena. Noah ended up being fined half of what Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant had …





Jan 16 2013
Stern Fining Spurs Could Become Quite Costly For NBA Teams
2012-2013 NBA Season, Commentary, NBA Fines
by Jeff Sack
Long before David Stern became the Commissioner of the Association, he went to law school, passed the bar and was a practicing attorney for many years. One would rationalize that with his background as an attorney, that he would think through all the ramifications of his actions; before making any decision. However, by deciding to …
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