SAN ANTONIO – Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on Saturday applauded the NBA Board of Governors voting last week to allow NBA commissioner Adam Silver to fine teams who violate the league’s new guidelines about resting players.
Teams face at least a $100,000 fine if they sit healthy players for high profile, nationally televised games, something Popovich has done in the past.
The board also voted that absent unusual circumstances, a team should not rest multiple healthy players for the same game or rest healthy players when playing on the road. In situations when teams decide to rest healthy players, the players should be visible and available to interact with fans.