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12-29-2009, 12:50 PM
KNICKS G ROBINSON FINED $25,000 FOR COMMENTS
THE SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson was fined $25,000 for comments his agent made during a trade request which were deemed detrimental to the NBA.
The league levied the fine against Robinson in the wake of statements made by his agent, Aaron Goodwin, on December 19.
Robinson, who has been benched by Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni for the last 12 games, is the second such player to be fined for publicly requesting a trade.
Stephen Jackson of the Golden State Warriors was hit with a $25,000 fine earlier in the season, prior to being dealt to Charlotte.
THE SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson was fined $25,000 for comments his agent made during a trade request which were deemed detrimental to the NBA.
The league levied the fine against Robinson in the wake of statements made by his agent, Aaron Goodwin, on December 19.
Robinson, who has been benched by Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni for the last 12 games, is the second such player to be fined for publicly requesting a trade.
Stephen Jackson of the Golden State Warriors was hit with a $25,000 fine earlier in the season, prior to being dealt to Charlotte.