The NBA board of governors voted Wednesday to approve tougher resting policy rules and punishments for star players who sit out games -- including those on national TV and in-season tournaments -- as well as multiple All-Stars sitting out together for regular-season games.
The rule would ultimately give the league office authority for greater oversight over discipline for missed games and an ability to fine teams more than $1 million for each instance of violating resting rules, sources told ESPN.
As the league negotiates a new media rights deal, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been determined to increase player participation.