NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×NBA Discipline & Fines
Lakers star Luka Doncic fined $50K espn.com for making an inappropriate "money" gesture toward a game official during Sunday's win over the Knicks, the league announced Monday. The fine marks the latest disciplinary action in a season where player conduct toward officials has drawn increased scrutiny.
Coaching Perspectives
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr again calls espn.com for the NBA to shorten its 82-game schedule, telling reporters Monday that reducing the season would benefit player health and improve game quality. Kerr's comments echo similar statements he's made throughout his tenure, particularly regarding the physical toll of back-to-back games on star players.
League Business
The NBA Board of espn.com Governors is set to meet Tuesday in New York, where discussions about potential schedule modifications and player workload management are expected to be on the agenda. League sources indicate that while no immediate changes are planned, the topic of season length remains a point of ongoing debate among team owners and executives.