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Fact Check: Did the NBA Fine the Cavs $250,000 for Resting Darius Garland?
The Cavaliers received a $250,000 fine for resting All-Star Darius Garland during a nationally televised game, marking their second violation this season under the NBA's Player Participation Policy.
- On Thursday, the NBA announced a $250,000 fine against the Cleveland Cavaliers for resting All-Star guard Darius Garland during the Nov. 24 nationally televised game, the league said.
- After re-aggravating his toe in early November, Darius Garland has been on a managed schedule with rest nights, classified as injury/toe management to protect him across the 82-game regular season.
- Under the policy adopted before 2023‑24, the Player Participation Policy requires star players be available for nationally televised games, and penalties start at $100,000; the Cavaliers faced a second violation fine of $250,000, with a third breach risking over $1 million, the league said.
- Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson pushed back after the prior fine and resisted altering his strategy, with another back‑to‑back this weekend and Garland's next chance Friday against the San Antonio Spurs.
- The Cavs' fine fits a broader crackdown on player availability as the NBA Player Participation Policy aims to preserve the 82‑game regular season and Adam Silver notes stars missed 15% fewer games.
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Fact Check: Did the NBA Fine the Cavs $250,000 for Resting Darius Garland?
Claim: The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 for violating the Player Participation Policy by sitting Darius Garland during a nationally televised game. The issue occurred during back-to-back games played by the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 23 and 24, 2025. According to the Associated Press, Darius Garland, classified as a “star player” under the NBA’s Player Participation Policy, played in the home game against the LA Clippers on No…
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