Lakers' Russell fined for verbally abusing official after Game 5 loss

The Associated Press• ·
DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul called that sent Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets to the line during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024.
AAron Ontiveroz / Denver Post / Getty

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell $25,000 for verbally abusing a game official shortly after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets earlier this week.

Joe Dumars, the league's executive vice president and head of basketball operations, announced the fine on Saturday.

The Lakers' season came to an end Monday in a 108-106 loss in Denver, which won the series 4-1. Los Angeles fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two seasons.

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