NBA fans are not happy with Adam Silver’s $100K fine as Trae Young’s absence linked to ongoing injury

The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 for violating player participation rules regarding Trae Young’s absence from a game against the Boston Celtics. The league determined, after an independent physician’s review, that Young’s Achilles tendonitis didn’t justify his absence. This fine underscores the NBA’s commitment to ensuring star players participate in key games, sparking fan debate on social media.