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Trail Blazers fined $100k, GMs suspended

The NBA announced a $100,000 fine for the Portland Trail Blazers and suspensions for two assistant general managers following violations regarding draft-ineligible player contact.

The NBA fined the Portland Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended Assistant General Managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz for two weeks without pay.

The discipline stems from violations of league rules concerning contact with draft-ineligible players, specifically related to the team's scouting of Yang Hansen in December 2023.