The NBA has fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 for retaining All-Star guard Trae Younger out of their November 12 victory over the Boston Celtics within the NBA Cup.
The Hawks had listed Younger on the damage report with proper Achilles tendinitis and stated that was the rationale for his absence. Regardless of lacking their star participant, Atlanta narrowly defeated the defending champions 117-116.
After investigating the scenario, together with consulting an impartial doctor, the NBA dominated that Younger may have performed within the sport. The league acknowledged that the Hawks’ actions violated the Participant Participation Coverage, which goals to make sure gamers participate in common season video games to advertise competitors.
“This conduct violated the coverage meant to encourage participation within the NBA’s common season,” the league stated in a press release.
Younger has been in sturdy kind this season, averaging 21.9 factors and main the league with 11.9 assists in 17 video games. The Celtics sport is the one match he has missed this season.
Over his seven-year profession with the Hawks, Younger has been an All-Star 3 times and averages 25.4 factors and 9.6 assists per sport throughout 424 begins.
