NBA fines Jazz for failing to make Lauri Markkanen available

NBA Communications: The following was released by the NBA: UTAH JAZZ FINED $100,000 NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 – The NBA announced today that the Utah Jazz organization has been fined $100,000 for violating the league’s Player Participation Policy. The violation occurred when the Jazz failed to make Lauri Markkanen, a star player under the Policy, available for the team’s game against the Washington Wizards on March 5 at Capital One Arena, as well as other recent games. The Policy, which was adopted prior to the 2023-24 season, is intended to promote participation in the NBA’s regular season.Source: x.com