Lakers' Doncic fined $50K for "money" gesture toward official - ESPN

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an «inappropriate and unprofessional gesture» toward a referee during the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-97 win over the New York Knicks, the NBA announced Tuesday.

With 4:35 remaining in the third quarter Sunday, Doncic attempted to draw a charge on Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara but was whistled for a blocking foul.

While Doncic was on the floor after absorbing the contact from Diawara, Doncic rubbed his fingers together — making a money gesture — as he looked at official Tre Maddox.

The fine makes up roughly 0.109% of Doncic's $46 million salary this season.

Doncic has had frequent run-ins with league officials this season, receiving 15 technical fouls called against him in 52 games played. If he receives a 16th tech, he will have to serve a one-game suspension.

The Lakers (39-25) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) on Tuesday night.

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.