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NBA Fines Raptors’ Brandon Ingram $25,000 for Bottle Toss That Hit Attendant

The forward remains in the lineup after apologizing to the worker.

Overview

  • Ingram’s bench outburst occurred in the third quarter of Saturday’s 130–120 loss in Philadelphia when a slammed water bottle ricocheted and struck a game attendant, briefly delaying play.
  • NBA EVP of Basketball Operations James Jones announced the $25,000 penalty for “forcibly throwing” the bottle, with no suspension issued.
  • Ingram told Sportsnet he did not intend to hit the attendant and said he apologized multiple times to the person involved.
  • The league discipline kept him available, and he led Toronto with 25 points in Tuesday’s 119–109 win over the Nets.
  • Video of the incident circulated widely online, and team messaging has emphasized accountability as the Raptors move forward without roster disruption.