The Portland Trail Blazers were fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating rules regarding contact with draft-ineligible players during the 2023-24 season while scouting center Yang Hansen. Additionally, assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz received two-week suspensions without pay. The Blazers stated they self-reported the issue to the NBA and fully cooperated with the investigation. Further updates on the situation are expected.
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Blazers Fined $100K, Two Executives Suspended for Draft Violation
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