NBA starts investigations against Thunder and Sixers for possible violation

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According to reports, the NBA has reported an investigation against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers due to potential violation of the guideline of the player participation. Remarkably, the league recently charged the Utah Jazz with a high fine of $ 100,000 after the team did not provide the all-star Lauri Markkanen for the game against the Wizards on March 5.

It seems that the league will no longer take things easily. After the league imposed a fine to jazz, she has reportedly decided to create an investigation against thunder and the 76s for seating key players. Remarkably, the thunder has already secured their playoffs, while Sixers are almost out of playoffs against the disputes.

However, the SGA-Star team is in difficulty keeping the most important players away against the Trail Blazer during the victory of 107-89. The thunder was in the game without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Lu there, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Hartenstein. While Gilgeous-Alexander was rested, the others were listed as out due to injuries.

ESPNS Shams Charania shared, “The NBA examines the Oklahoma City Thunder because it may violate the league's participation policy against ESPN. The game in review is OKC's victory on March 7th against Portland, in which Thunder 5 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, Holmgren, there, Hartenstein) starts. “

The NBA examines the Oklahoma City Thunder because it may violate the league's participation policy, as sources ESPN say. The game in review is OKC's victory on March 7th against Portland, in Thunder 5 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, Holmgren, there, Hartenstein) Sat.

– Shams Charania (@shamscharania) March 15, 2025

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NBA opening Studies against Philadelphia 76ers for the discussion of important players

In addition to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA has also started an investigation against the Philadelphia 76ers to align its most important players. Remarkably, the 76s are with his constant knee injuries for the rest of the season without their Star Joel Embiid.

In the meantime, Paul George has also been eliminated since the Wolves game due to the groin problems. In addition, Tyrese Maxey missed six games with a sprain of the lower back and a sprain of fingers.

There have been reports that this development put the 76s on the radar of the NBA, and the league will initiate an examination to determine whether they violate the guidelines of the player participation.

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Shams appeared in the Pat McAfee show and said: “I was told that the Philadelphia 76ers are another team that the NBA examined and examined itself. Based on Tyrese Maxey, time missed the time, Paul George missed the time … You checked Philadelphia a little. “

“You are also able to choose a top-Six-protected choice that could go to Oklahoma City if you don't keep it. This is something that definitely keeps an eye on the NBA. ” he added.