Cavaliers Fined for Player Participation Policy Violation

The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland during a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on November 24.

This incident marks the second time this season the Cavaliers have faced penalties for such violations, having received a $100,000 fine on November 18 for resting players Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley against the Miami Heat on November 12.

The NBA's investigation confirmed that Garland was able to play in one of the games in a back-to-back set, as he participated in the game against the LA Clippers on November 23, but did not play the following night in Toronto, which was broadcast on Peacock in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada.

The Raptors went on to secure their eighth consecutive victory with a 110-99 win over the Cavaliers, who were also missing De'Andre Hunter due to rest and Jarrett Allen due to a sprained finger during that game.