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Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, John Thompson II Dies At 78

“Don’t let eight pounds of air be the sum total of your existence,” the words of the legendary basketball coach, John Thompson II are etched in the lobby of Georgetown University’s McDonough Arena, where his legacy as the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship will forever be cemented in history.  

Kings’ Buddy Hield Fined

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield has been fined $25,000 for kicking the game ball into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Boston’s Smart Fined

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. 

Boston’s Marcus Smart Fined

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $50,000 for forcefully shoving Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid to the floor, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Celtics’ Kyrie Irving Fined

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $25,000 for throwing the basketball into the spectator stands, it was announced Tuesday by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.