Category Archive: NBA Fines

Jan 16 2013

Stern Fining Spurs Could Become Quite Costly For NBA Teams

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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Apr 24 2012

Association Has To Come Down Hard On World Peace For Punk Move On Harden

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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 …

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Apr 06 2012

DeMarcus Cousins Gets Slapped With 25 Grand Fine For Criticizing Game Officials

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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 …

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Apr 03 2012

Lakers Reportedly Fine Andrew Bynum To Help Keep Ego In Check

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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; …

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Feb 20 2012

Raging Rajon Gets Two Game Suspension After Throwing Ball At Ref

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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 …

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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 …

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May 10 2011

Bynum Apologizes For "Unacceptable" Treatment Of Barea Sunday

“Winners Master The Moment; Losers Allow The Moment To Master Them.” Last Sunday Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum allowed the moment to master him as he allowed frustration to cloud his judgement which then prompted him to commit a rather despicable act. The Lakers were not only on the verge of being swept in …

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May 05 2011

Tru Warrior Suspended For Game Three Of Lakers/Mavericks Series

As if the Los Angeles Lakers did not have enough problems trailing the Dallas Mavericks 2-0 in their Western Conference Semi-Final series with the action heading to Dallas; they found out on Thursday they will be shy one starter Friday night due to a ruling by the Association. “ESPN.com” reported Thursday that Lakers veteran forward Ron …

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