The NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 on Thursday for violating the league’s injury reporting rules ahead of Monday night’s home game against the Detroit Pistons.
Injury reporting requirements are designed to ensure timely and accurate information is provided to the public and league stakeholders prior to games. The league said the Magic did not comply with those rules in the lead-up to the matchup with Detroit.
League enforcement
The fine serves as the NBA’s latest reminder that teams are expected to follow established protocols regarding player availability disclosures. The Magic’s penalty was announced Thursday, two days after the game in question.