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NBA Fines Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson $50K for Behavior Toward Officials

On Jan. 31, 2026 the NBA announced it fined Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson $50,000, a penalty NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations James Jones issued.
Atkinson argued the officials had missed key calls, complaining Cleveland attempted just two free throws through three quarters and objecting to no-calls involving Collin Gillespie guarding Sam Merrill.
Late in the fourth, Atkinson entered the court and bumped referee Nate Green with 10:59 remaining, was ejected after his second technical, yelled, made chest contact, then was escorted off by Cavs security.
The fine is monetary only and does not alter game availability, but NBA discipline creates a paper trail for repeat incidents.
The loss snapped a five-game streak and the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET, keeping the fine immediately relevant.

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