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NBA Fines Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson $50K for Behavior Toward Officials
Atkinson was fined $50,000 after being ejected for a second technical foul during a 126-113 loss, with NBA operations head James Jones confirming the penalty.
- On Jan. 31, 2026 the NBA announced it fined Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson $50,000, a penalty NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations James Jones issued.
- Atkinson argued the officials had missed key calls, complaining Cleveland attempted just two free throws through three quarters and objecting to no-calls involving Collin Gillespie guarding Sam Merrill.
- Late in the fourth, Atkinson entered the court and bumped referee Nate Green with 10:59 remaining, was ejected after his second technical, yelled, made chest contact, then was escorted off by Cavs security.
- The fine is monetary only and does not alter game availability, but NBA discipline creates a paper trail for repeat incidents.
- The loss snapped a five-game streak and the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET, keeping the fine immediately relevant.
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