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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ap Correspondent

Cleveland Cavaliers hit with $250,000 NBA fine after rule violation

Darius Garland was rested when Cleveland Cavaliers faced Toronto Raptors last month - (AP)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been handed a substantial $250,000 fine by the NBA for breaching the league's player participation policy.

The penalty was issued after the team rested All-Star guard Darius Garland during a nationally televised fixture against the Toronto Raptors on 24 November.

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