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NBA Fines Cavaliers $250,000 for Second Player Participation Violation

League investigators concluded Darius Garland was available for both halves of a back-to-back, with Cleveland choosing the non-televised game.

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Overview

  • The NBA announced the $250,000 penalty on Dec. 4 for Garland sitting the Nov. 24 game at Toronto, which aired nationally on Peacock and ended in a 110-99 Cavaliers loss.
  • Garland played Nov. 23 against the Clippers but was held out the following night despite the league determining he could have played one leg of the back-to-back.
  • This marks Cleveland’s second violation this season, following a $100,000 fine for resting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley on Nov. 12 against Miami.
  • Under the participation policy, fines escalate by $1 million beyond the previous penalty after a second offense, putting a potential third violation at $1.25 million.
  • The Cavaliers have been limiting Garland after offseason toe surgery and a November setback, and coach Kenny Atkinson has stressed prioritizing player health.