NBA investigates OKC Thunder player absences due to injury in Spurs game

NBA: Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder Nov 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) holds his leg after a hard following a play against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images (Alonzo Adams/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

The NBA is investigating the Oklahoma City Thunder after the team showed up to a nationally televised game against the San Antonio Spurs with just eight active players due to injuries. The league is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the Thunder ruling out 10 players for the matchup, which they ultimately lost 116-106. The investigation falls under the NBA’s Player Participation Policy, which allows fines for star players missing nationally televised games. Penalties for violations could range from $100,000 to $1 million.

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