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How LaMelo Ball escapes suspension but pays $60K after Bam Adebayo trip
TL;DR
LaMelo Ball was fined $60,000 by the NBA but will not face suspension and is set to play against the Orlando Magic. The fine follows a Flagrant Foul 2 assessed for a trip on Bam Adebayo, whose season has ended due to the incident.
Key points
- LaMelo Ball fined $60,000 by the NBA
- Ball will play against the Orlando Magic
- Incident involved a trip on Bam Adebayo
- Adebayo's season ended due to the incident
- Hornets need one win to reach the postseason
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The NBA handed Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball a combined $60,000 in fines on Wednesday, and Ball will play Friday against the Orlando Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET, where the Hornets need one win to reach the postseason.
Whether the league got this exactly right is a reasonable question. What's not debatable is that Bam Adebayo's season ended while Ball is getting another shot at it.
The Hornets advance in the play-in while Miami absorbs the real damage
Executive vice president James Jones announced Ball was assessed a retroactive Flagrant Foul 2 for the second-quarter incident in Tuesday's 127-126 overtime win.
Per the NBA's official statement, Ball "has been fined $35,000 and assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 upon league office review for making unnecessary and reckless contact with Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo that created a significant injury risk."
ESPN's Shams Charania reported the league had spoken directly with Ball and other related parties before issuing its ruling Wednesday afternoon.
Ball received an additional $25,000 fine for using profane language during his postgame television interview.
Ball addressed it right after the game.
Q&A
Why was LaMelo Ball fined $60,000?
LaMelo Ball was fined $60,000 for a Flagrant Foul 2 assessed during a game against the Miami Heat.
Will LaMelo Ball be suspended after the incident with Bam Adebayo?
No, LaMelo Ball will not be suspended and is expected to play in the upcoming game against the Orlando Magic.
What impact did the incident have on Bam Adebayo's season?
Bam Adebayo's season ended as a result of the incident with LaMelo Ball, which led to his team, the Miami Heat, facing significant challenges.