Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić fined

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NEW YORK – Los Angeles Lakers forward-guard Luka Dončić has been fined $50,000 for directing an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 4:35 remaining in the third quarter of the Lakers’ 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on March 8 at Crypto.com Arena.

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