Fines
Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 for remarks on NBA officials
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown received a $50,000 fine from the NBA on Tuesday for comments he made during a Twitch stream about officiating and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.
The NBA fined Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić $50,000 and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle $35,000 for their roles in a scuffle at the end of Game 4. The incident followed Jaden McDaniels' layup with 1.3 seconds left in Minnesota's 112-96 victory, putting the Timberwolves up 3-1 in their first-round playoff series. No suspensions were issued ahead of Game 5 on Monday.
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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing referee James Williams after a playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Booker called the officiating 'terrible' in the 120-107 Game 2 defeat, which gave the Thunder a 2-0 series lead. He questioned the integrity of the sport amid questionable calls, including a technical foul he received.
The Lovisagruvan mine in Lindesberg has exceeded limits for metal emissions into water, resulting in a 100,000 SEK penalty order from the prosecutor's office. The mine extracts zinc and lead ore, processing water through basins before it flows into nearby streams. CEO Margurite Andersson states they are constantly addressing the issue.
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The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch $35,000 for using inappropriate language toward officials and delaying his exit after an ejection during a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident occurred early in the first quarter of the December 19 game at Target Center. Finch's outburst followed disputed non-calls on key plays involving his players.
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has imposed fines on 19 cryptocurrency companies for operating without licenses and violating marketing rules. Penalties range from $27,000 to $163,000, with orders to halt operations immediately. The crackdown aims to protect consumers and ensure regulatory compliance in the emirate's digital asset sector.