However, the NBA has now announced that Westbrook has been fined $35,000. Via NBA Communications: "Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $35,000 for making an obsc

The NBA has fined Denver guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the court in the fourth quarter of a 145-118 loss to the Knicks

The NBA fined Denver guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 on Friday for making an obscene gesture on the court in the fourth quarter of a 145-118 loss to the Knicks at Ball Arena.

Jalen Brunson scored 11 of his game-high 31 points over the final five minutes Friday afternoon for the visiting New York Knicks, who came back to edge the Charlotte Hornets 99-98 in NBA Cup Group A action.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket ahead of Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov.

Finishing off a five-game road trip that featured wild highs and disappointing lows, the Knicks were able to come from behind and narrowly beat the Charlotte Hornets, 99-98, on Friday afternoon.