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NBA fines Heat’s Jimmy Butler for lack of media access

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) talks t0 Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The NBA has fined Heat star Jimmy Butler.

The league announced Tuesday that Butler was fined $25,000 for violating the rules governing media interview access.

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The decision was announced by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

According to the league, Butler failed to participate in media availability after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Heat lead the Celtics 3-0 and look to close out their series on Tuesday night.


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