The NBA looked at the Utah Jazz and decided they’re tanking just a little too hard.
A $100,000 fine followed, with the league saying the Jazz violated its player participation policy, according to ESPN:
According to the league, the violation occurred when the Jazz failed to make power forward Lauri Markkanen available when Utah took on the host Washington Wizards on March 5, “as well as other recent games.” Markkanen is a “star player” under the policy because he was an All-Star in 2023. He has been out since Feb. 22, with the Jazz (15-50) saying it’s for injury management on his lower back.