NBA Fines Jazz $500K and Pacers $100K for Player Resting Violations
Originally: Jazz fined $500K, Pacers $100K for sitting players
The NBA has fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for sitting healthy players during recent games, actions deemed as compromising the integrity of competition. The Jazz benched stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. in critical moments, while the Pacers violated player participation policies. Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the league's commitment to addressing such practices amid concerns over tanking for draft position.
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