Mavericks v Lakers

[APG]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I hope if it gets donated to charity, that he doesn't get the tax benefit.

When a player receives a technical foul, ejection, suspension (1/90th of his annual salary per game) or other fine, the money is split evenly between the league and Players Association. Each then donates its share to a charity or charities of their choosing.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

When a player receives a technical foul, ejection, suspension (1/90th of his annual salary per game) or other fine, the money is split evenly between the league and Players Association. Each then donates its share to a charity or charities of their choosing.

I am okay with that as long as the offending player doesn't get the benefit. That would be like Snaqs getting speeding ticket and his fine being tax-deductible. Hypothetically speaking.

[APG]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I am okay with that as long as the offending player doesn't get the benefit. That would be like Snaqs getting speeding ticket and his fine being tax-deductible. Hypothetically speaking.

I wouldn't say their exactly the same...speeding is criminal offense. What Bynum did was an offense (a bush league one at that) committed during the actions of a sporting event. If I had to venture, I'd bet he's be able to get the tax break.

[APG]

Roni Deutch: The Tax Lady Blog: Lamar Odom Seeks Tax Deduction For NBA Fines and Fitness Fees

Federal law generally prohibits tax deductions for financial sanctions resulting from criminal cases and matters like traffic violations. But Odom wrote, “The fines imposed by the team and the NBA are not imposed for the violation of any government law and are therefore not specifically excluded.”

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I am okay with that as long as the offending player doesn't get the benefit. That would be like Snaqs getting speeding ticket and his fine being tax-deductible. Hypothetically speaking.

That reminds me, I need to file a revised tax return.

Do we get to count it twice if we get pulled over for speeding on our way to a game?

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

That reminds me, I need to file a revised tax return.

Do we get to count it twice if we get pulled over for speeding on our way to a game?

What's this "we" stuff?

[APG]

2011 NBA Playoffs: Dallas Mavericks' J.J. Barea says he accepts Andrew Bynum's apology - ESPN Dallas

[Pantherdreams]

I can't see them giving him 10 games for being lazy. Realisitically there is a chance the level of contact is flagrant 1 (or in a different situation a hard foul) if he had bothered to leave his feet and swing his arm at the ball/arms of the shooter. It also looks bad because of the situation and size disparity.

My best guess is 3-5 games and some cash for being lazy and stupid.

[APG]

Originally Posted by Pantherdreams

I can't see them giving him 10 games for being lazy. Realisitically there is a chance the level of contact is flagrant 1 (or in a different situation a hard foul) if he had bothered to leave his feet and swing his arm at the ball/arms of the shooter. It also looks bad because of the situation and size disparity.

My best guess is 3-5 games and some cash for being lazy and stupid.

If you're talking about Bynum's foul, they already handed him a five game suspension and a $25,000 for taking off the jersey...in fact I posted the article just a few posts before yours.

[Adam]

I don't think I'd characterize the foul as being lazy. That's too generous. Lazy defense leads to different contact, he led with his elbow into the shooter's chest.