Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of game officials, the NBA announced Wednesday.
NBA: Kobe, Rondo, & Pierce Fined For All-Star Game Absences
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant left All-Star weekend in Orlando with a broken nose and a concussion. Tuesday he found out he left town with a lighter wallet as well.
(Photo) NBA: Bulls’ Luol Deng To Be Fined? Deng Breaks All-Star Game Dress Code With T-Shirt
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng wore a black shirt emblazoned with an outline of Africa on it before being introduced at the All-Star Game on Sunday night. Deng, who is originally from the South Sudan and was making his first All-Star appearance, said he decided to wear the shirt in order to inspire young kids from his native land.
NBA: Knicks’ J.R. Smith Reportedly Fined $1M By Chinese Team
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl According to a report from NiuBBall.com, recently added Knicks guard J.R. Smith was fined over $1 million for missing practices with his Chinese Basketball team Zhejiang Chouzhou.
NBA: Mark Cuban Fined $75K (Criticized Refs) & Rick Carlisle Fined $35K (Kicking Ball)
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The NBA doled out two fines Friday morning on the Dallas Mavericks, hitting owner Mark Cuban for $75,000 for his criticism of the officials in Wednesday’s loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Rick Carlisle for $35,000 for kicking the ball into the stands in the same game.
NFL: Giants DE Osi Umenyiora Fined $20K For Failing To Show Up For Media Day
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Osi Umenyiora was a no-show during the New York Giants’ media availability Wednesday morning and was fined $20,000 by the NFL.
