D'Angelo Russell Fined $25K for Verbal Abuse After Lakers Playoff Elimination

The NBA imposed the fine following Russell's outburst at a game official, marking a contentious end to the Lakers' season.

The incident occurred immediately after the Lakers' narrow 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets, concluding their playoff run.
Russell's fine stems from his verbal altercation with an official, a moment that capped a frustrating series for Los Angeles.
The Lakers expressed overall dissatisfaction with officiating, highlighted by LeBron James' criticisms of the replay center.
Amidst organizational changes, the Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham and face potential roster shifts with key players' contracts ending.
Russell, who set a franchise record for three-pointers this season, may decline his upcoming player option for a more lucrative deal.