The curious reason why the NBA fined Khris Middleton

The NBA has fined $25,000 the Dallas Mavericks' forward, Khris Middleton, for throwing his mouthguard into the stands during his team's 115-114 loss against the Orlando Magic on March 5th.

The incident occurred during the game, and Middleton initially received a technical foul for the action before the league later announced the financial penalty.

The sanction comes shortly after Middleton made an important decision about his immediate future. The veteran forward chose not to seek a contract buyout with Dallas and to complete the season with the team.

Middleton is in the final year of his contract, and once the season concludes, he will become a unrestricted free agent.

Playoff Contenders' Interest

Before his decision, several playoff-contending teams had been linked to Middleton in case he agreed to a buyout with the Mavericks, enabling him to sign with another franchise.

However, by staying in Dallas, those franchises will need to explore other options in the market.

The Key Date for Playoff Eligibility

The situation was also influenced by the league's regulations. The deadline for released players to maintain their playoff eligibility was on March 1st.

Any player who remains on a roster after that date and is subsequently waived cannot participate in this season's playoffs.

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