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NBA fines Heat's Pat Riley $25,000 for anti-tampering violation

The fine stems from comments Riley made about Lakers star LeBron James.

Official release

June 9, 2021 4:59 PM

NEW YORK – The NBA announced today it has fined Miami Heat President Pat Riley $25,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule. The fine is in response to comments Riley made during a June 4 radio interview regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James.

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