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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined for 'berating' and 'making contact' with an official

February 1, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for aggressively confronting and inadvertently contacting a game official during a recent game. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers' 126-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns, leading to Atkinson receiving his second technical foul.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined for 'berating' and 'making contact' with an official

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Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 for his actions towards an official.
The incident took place during the fourth quarter of a game against the Phoenix Suns.
Atkinson received a second technical foul for aggressively pursuing the official.
The Cavaliers lost the game with a final score of 126-113.

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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined for 'berating' and 'making contact' with an official

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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined for 'berating' and 'making contact' with an official

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