The NBA fined the Hawks after an investigation determined that Trae Young could have played in a game against the Celtics on Nov. 12.

The NBA fined the Hawks $100,000 on Tuesday after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Celtics on Nov. 12.

The Atlanta Hawks have been fined $100,000 for holding star guard Trae Young out of an NBA Cup game that he could have participated in, a violation of the league's player participation policy (PPP), the league announced Tuesday.

While the Cleveland Cavaliers own the NBA’s best record (17-1) many feel the defending champion Boston Celtics are still the team to beat. Improving to 15-3 wit

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led a 51-point second quarter as the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to six games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 Monday. Brown scored 13 points and Tatum added 12 as Boston tied an NBA record by connecting on 12 3-pointers in the second quarter.

The Boston Celtics, who have Kristap Porzingis back on the court, set a new franchise record and tied an NBA record by sinking an absurd 12 three-pointers in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.