NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×League Discipline & Officiating
The NBA fined Luka Doncic $50,000 for directing an inappropriate "money" gesture toward a game official during Sunday's Lakers win over the Knicks, marking the latest in a series of high-profile player-referee incidents this season. The league's disciplinary action comes as Warriors coach Steve Kerr renewed calls for a shorter schedule, arguing that the 82-game grind contributes to player frustration and on-court tensions with officials.
Coaching Perspectives
Steve Kerr advocated for schedule reduction Monday, suggesting the NBA would benefit from trimming games to improve player health and game quality, a position he has maintained throughout his tenure. The four-time championship coach's comments follow a weekend that saw multiple technical fouls and confrontations between players and referees, including Doncic's gesture that resulted in the $50,000 fine.