Kenny Atkinson fined $50,000 for contact with NBA official
By Fox News
January 31, 2026, 9:02 PM EST
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Cleveland, Ohio (Fox News) — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined $50,000 by NBA for confrontation with game official.
## Incident Details
The NBA announced that Atkinson aggressively pursued, berated, and made inadvertent contact with a game official during the Cavaliers’ loss to the Phoenix Suns.
## Postgame Comments
Atkinson criticized the officiating in a postgame news conference, expressing displeasure with the handling of the game.
## Team Records
Cleveland fell to 29-21 after the loss, while Phoenix improved to 30-19.
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