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NBA Fines Luka Dončić $50,000 for 'Money' Gesture Toward Official in Lakers–Knicks Game

The fine leaves him one technical foul from an automatic one-game suspension under NBA rules.

Luka Dončić fined $50K by NBA for actions toward official in game vs. Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) react in the second half at Crypto.com Arena.
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Overview

  • The league announced the penalty Tuesday in an official statement issued by executive James Jones.
  • The gesture occurred with 4:35 left in the third quarter after a blocking call on a charge attempt against Mohamed Diawara, as Dončić looked toward referee Tre Maddox.
  • Dončić has 15 technical fouls this season, placing him one from an automatic one-game suspension and one behind league leader Dillon Brooks.
  • No technical was assessed during the game, and Dončić scored 35 points in the Lakers’ 110-97 win over the Knicks.
  • The discipline continues a pattern that includes a $35,000 fine for a similar gesture in 2023, even as coach JJ Redick has publicly backed Dončić’s competitive fire.