Porzingis fined for violating NBA's virus ban on clubs

The league said Porzingis attended a club on Sunday, a day after the Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-103 in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series.

Published : May 26, 2021 09:33 IST , NEW YORK

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis has been fined for breaching NBA Covid-19 protocols.
Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis has been fined for breaching NBA Covid-19 protocols.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis has been fined for breaching NBA Covid-19 protocols.

Dallas Mavericks centre Kristaps Porzingis was fined $50,000 on Tuesday for violating the NBA's COVID-19 rule banning players from entering nightclubs or similar businesses.

The league said Porzingis attended a club on Sunday, a day after the Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-103 in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series. The announcement of the fine came hours before the tipoff of Game 2.

 

The violation by Porzingis didn't create risks related to the spread of the virus and a quarantine wasn't necessary, the NBA said. The rule bars players from entering nightclubs regardless of their vaccination status.

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