Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, the team’s leader in points and assists per game, missed the NBA Cup opener on Nov. 12, resulting in a $100,000 fine for the team. The league found that Young could have played despite the team citing right Achilles tendinitis, with an independent physician consulted in the investigation. The NBA has been enforcing stricter player participation policies since 2023 to ensure healthy stars are fully participating, as seen with previous fines to the Philadelphia 76ers for Joel Embiid’s absence.
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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is sidelined with a bone contusion in his left foot, which he sustained during a game against the San Antonio Spurs when he landed on Victor Wembanyama's foot. Although he missed a game against the Boston Celtics, Williamson reassured fans that the injury isn't serious, describing it as day-to-day and not long-term. Want More Context? 🔎
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