The NBA imposed a $100,000 fine on the Atlanta Hawks for not allowing Trae Young to play in an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics, despite him being medically cleared.
According to the NBA's player participation policy, teams must have star players available for all national television and NBA In-Season Tournament games unless an approved reason is provided.
Following an investigation, the NBA concluded that the Hawks violated the participation policy by holding out Trae Young, despite finding he could have played under medical standards.
The NBA's intent behind the participation policy is to promote involvement in the regular season, key for maintaining competitiveness and viewer engagement.
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