Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves were fined $25,000 for violating the league's player resting policy, the NBA announced Thursday.
The violation occurred when the T-Wolves rested All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell, who was considered a healthy player under the policy, during Sunday's road game against the Denver Nuggets, according to the league's statement. It marked the first time the NBA has enforced its load-management rules that were put in place in 2017 and clarified in November.