The Portland Trail Blazers were fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for violating the league’s rules around contact with draft-ineligible players in 2023, the league announced.
Blazers assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz were also suspended for two weeks without pay. The offenses reportedly occurred during the team’s scouting of Blazers center Yang Hansen during the 2023-24 season.
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The Blazers’ statement, via Fred Katz of The Athletic:
“When this was brought to our attention the Portland Trail Blazers self reported to the NBA. The team cooperated fully with the investigation and accept the league’s determination.”
This article will be updated with more information.
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