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NBA Levies $100K Fine on Nets for Breaching Player Rest Rules

The Brooklyn Nets were fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating the league's new player participation policy by resting four players during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA's investigation, which included consultation with an independent physician, determined that the players could have participated based on the medical standards of the policy. This action is part of the NBA's effort to address complaints about load management and ensure top players participate more frequently. Despite none of the rested players being All-Stars, the league's policy allows for disciplinary action in cases of non-participation. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn cited both short-term and long-term considerations for the decision to rest the players.

via The Athletic|

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NBA Levies $100K Fine on Nets for Player Rest Policy Breach

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 for violating the league's new player participation policy by resting four healthy rotation players during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This marks the first fine under the policy, which aims to ensure player participation throughout the NBA's 82-game season. The Nets' decision to rest players was part of a strategy to manage their schedule, which included six games in nine days. Despite the team's rationale, the league insists on adherence to the policy, emphasizing that resting multiple healthy players at once is not acceptable. The policy, approved by the board of governors, sets escalating fines for violations to maintain the integrity of the game and consider fan interests.

via The Associated Press|

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