Nuggets: NBA Considering Suspensions? DiVincenzo Undergoes Surgery
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The NBA is investigating a scuffle between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves from their recent game, with rulings on potential suspensions expected before Game 5 on Monday night in Denver.
- Players not on the floor who leave the bench area during an altercation face automatic suspensions of at least one game and fines up to $50,000, even if they try to act as peacemakers.
- Key players Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle were ejected during the incident, while others like Aaron Gordon and Jonas Valanciunas from Denver, and Rudy Gobert and Bones Hyland from Minnesota, may face suspensions for leaving the bench area.
- Minnesota is already dealing with significant injuries, including Anthony Edwards out for multiple weeks and Donte DiVincenzo undergoing Achilles surgery on Sunday, which could be compounded by any suspensions.
- Game 5 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets is scheduled for Monday at 9:42 p.m. CT, with both teams potentially facing reduced rosters due to injuries and disciplinary actions.
