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Hawks fined $100K for sitting Young in Cup game
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Tuesday, 26 November 2024 11:58
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 on Tuesday after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 12.The Hawks listed Young on their injury report that night as out because of tendinitis in his right Achilles. Atlanta wound up winning the game anyway, 117-116.The…
Malone rips into Nuggets after Knicks put up 145
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Monday, 25 November 2024 23:55
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAfter his Denver Nuggets "got embarrassed" in a 145-118 blowout loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, coach Michael Malone was adamant this is one game that he won't be "flushing.""F--- that man, no. No, we're not flushing," Malone said in response to a reporter's question. "You don't flush when you get embarrassed, you don't flush…
C's celebrate Porzingis' return with dominant win
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Monday, 25 November 2024 23:55
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- In his first game since helping the Celtics win the NBA championship five months ago, Kristaps Porzingis picked up where he left off.The 7-foot-3 center, making his season debut after undergoing offseason leg surgery, finished with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steals and 2 blocked shots in 23 minutes for Boston, as the Celtics…
Morant back for Grizzlies after missing 8 games
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Monday, 25 November 2024 16:51
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ja Morant was in the lineup Monday night for the Grizzlies against Portland after missing Memphis' previous eight games with hip and pelvic muscle injuries.The two-time All-Star guard had been listed as questionable. The Grizzlies announced about 45 minutes before the game that he would play against the Trail Blazers.Morant was injured on a drive…
Rockets' VanVleet hit with $50K fine for tirade
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Monday, 25 November 2024 12:14
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Monday "for confronting and directing profane language toward the officiating staff" in the waning moments of Houston's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.VanVleet, whistled for an offensive foul with the Rockets trailing by five points with 4.3 seconds remaining, directed his ire at all three…
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