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Stevens banned one-year, fined $50K

by Anthony Caruso III, posted in NBA

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The NBA has banned Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens for one year. He was also fined $500,000.

“A team representative must be held to the highest possible standard and the conduct of Golden State Warriors investor Mark Stevens last night was beyond unacceptable and has no place in our league,” NBA VP of Communications Mike Bass said.

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On Thursday, we reported that he was banned from the league. Also, the Warriors said earlier in the day that he would not attend anymore NBA Finals games.

Stevens shoved Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry when he was going for a loose ball. The incident happened with a little more than 10 minutes left in the contest.

Lowry was going after a loose ball out of bounds when the incident happened.

“Mr. Stevens’ behavior last night did not reflect the high standards that we hope to exemplify as an organization,” the Warriors said in a statement. “We’re extremely disappointed in his actions and, along with Mr. Stevens, offer our sincere apology to Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors organization for this unfortunate conduct. There is no place for such interaction between fans — or anyone — and players at an NBA game.”

Despite this decision, the Warriors say they are investigating the incident. The play happened at the 10:37 mark in the fourth quarter when Lowry was going after a loose ball.

Stevens — who is No. 962 of the wealthiest people in the world, according Forbes with a net worth of $2.3 billion — is a venture capitalist, who has owned a stake in the team since 2013. He took over the ownership stake after Vivek Ranadivé departed to become the majority owner of the Sacramento Kings.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is defended by Quin Cook against the Golden State Warriors

NBA bans Warriors owner Mark Stevens

by Anthony Caruso III, posted in Golden State Warriors, National Basketball Association, Toronto Raptors

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The NBA handed down a harsh punishment on Thursday to Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens. He has been banned from games moving forward.

It is not clear how long the ban is in place for. Earlier today, the Warriors said that Stevens would not attend anymore NBA Finals games.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is defended by Quin Cook against the Golden State Warriors
Kyle Lowry is defended by Quin Cook against the Golden State Warriors (Getty Images)

“A team representative must be held to the highest possible standard and the conduct of Golden State Warriors investor Mark Stevens last night was beyond unacceptable and has no place in our league,” NBA VP of Communications Mike Bass said.

When the Warriors announced the punishment earlier on Thursday, the team said Stevens would not attend anymore NBA Finals games.

It was not clear if the Warriors, the league, or Stevens made that decision.

“Mr. Stevens’ behavior last night did not reflect the high standards that we hope to exemplify as an organization,” the Warriors said in a statement. “We’re extremely disappointed in his actions and, along with Mr. Stevens, offer our sincere apology to Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors organization for this unfortunate conduct. There is no place for such interaction between fans — or anyone — and players at an NBA game.”

Despite this decision, the Warriors say they are investigating the incident. The play happened at the 10:37 mark in the fourth quarter when Lowry was going after a loose ball.

Stevens — who is No. 962 of the wealthiest people in the world, according Forbes with a net worth of $2.3 billion — is a venture capitalist, who has owned a stake in the team since 2013. He took over the ownership stake after Vivek Ranadivé departed to become the majority owner of the Sacramento Kings.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry attempts to score while being defended by DeMarcus Cousins against the Golden State Warriors

Warriors minority owner punished after Lowry push

by Anthony Caruso III, posted in Golden State Warriors, National Basketball Association, Toronto Raptors

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The Golden State Warriors lost in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors. While the Warriors lost, an incident in the contest may overshadow the contest.

At first, it was initially described as a fan. However, it’s now come to light that it was not a fan, who pushed Kyle Lowry when he fell into the stands going after a loss ball.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry attempts to score while being defended by DeMarcus Cousins against the Golden State Warriors
Kyle Lowry attempts to score while being defended by DeMarcus Cousins against the Golden State Warriors (Getty Images)

Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens has been identified as that courtside “fan.”

“Mr. Stevens’ behavior last night did not reflect the high standards that we hope to exemplify as an organization,” the Warriors said in a statement. “We’re extremely disappointed in his actions and, along with Mr. Stevens, offer our sincere apology to Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors organization for this unfortunate conduct. There is no place for such interaction between fans — or anyone — and players at an NBA game.”

Stevens will not be in attendance for anymore of the NBA Finals as a result of his actions. It’s not clear if this ruling was from the team — or the team — or Stevens himself.

Despite this decision, the Warriors say they are investigating the incident. The play happened at the 10:37 mark in the fourth quarter when Lowry was going after a loose ball.

Stevens — who is No. 962 of the wealthiest people in the world, according Forbes with a net worth of $2.3 billion — is a venture capitalist, who has owned a stake in the team since 2013. He took over the ownership stake after Vivek Ranadivé departed to become the majority owner of the Sacramento Kings.

Kyle Lowry (Getty Images)

Lowry refuses to sign Raptors extension

by Anthony Caruso III, posted in National Basketball Association, Toronto Raptors

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

Indiana Pacers star Paul George is reportedly not the only player, who wants out next summer from their current team. According to the Toronto Star, Kyle Lowry also wants out.

The newspaper suggests NBA teams “have been told Kyle Lowry has zero interest in re-signing with the Raptors this off-season.” Lowry is entering the final year of his deal.

Kyle Lowry (Getty Images)
Kyle Lowry (Getty Images)

The 31-year-old is due to make $12 million during the 2017-18 season. It’s the final year of a four-year, $48 million deal.

Lowry, if he chooses to leave the Raptors, will be rumored to join his hometown Philadelphia 76ers. However, with the 76ers in a youth movement and the addition of Markelle Fultz on Thursday night, 76ers management may decide to go in another direction.

He has been with the Raptors since the 2012-13 season. He previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets.

Last season, he averaged 22.4 points with 4.8 rebounds, 7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks in 60 starts.

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DeRozen has 30 in the Raptors win over the Nuggets

by Anthony Caruso III, posted in National Basketball Association

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Denver Nuggets, 113-111, on Friday night at the Pepsi Center.

The Raptors out scored the Nuggets 11-9 in the extra session. The Nuggets missed a late half-court shot to end the game.

DeMar DeRozen had a game-high 30-points. He’s the first player since Michael Jordan in 1986-87, according to ESPN Stats & Info, to have 10 30-point games in their team’s first 12 games.

DeMar DeRozen (Getty Images)
DeMar DeRozen (Getty Images)

Kyle Lowry added 18 points, while Jonas Valančiūnas had 15 and DeMarre Carroll added 11. Pascal Siakam had eight.

The Raptors were eight-of-23 from beyond the arc. Terrence Ross went four of five, while Carroll also made a three-pointer.

Toronto had 31 bench points, including 16 by Ross.

Emmanuel Mudiay had 25 points, while Danilo Gallinari has 21 and Jusuf Nurkić had 14. Kenneth Faired added seven and Jameer Nelson had five.

The Nuggets were four-of-25 from three-point range. Wilson Chandler had three, while Nelson added the other.

Chandler led the bench group with 25 of their 39 points.

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Landry Fields, Greivis Vasquez return to the Raptors tonight

by Anthony Caruso III, posted in National Basketball Association

By Anthony Caruso III
Posted: November 15th, 2014 at 6:10 PM EST

The Toronto Raptors will have swingman Landry Fields back tonight. He has been dealing with an illness.

Fields will return against the Utah Jazz. He missed the Raptors game on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls.

Landry Fields (Getty Images)
Landry Fields (Getty Images)

Thus season, he’s been averaging 2.7 minutes per game.

In other Raptors news, the team will also have guard Greivis Vasquez tonight, as well. He was a game-time decision with a knee injury.

He felt good enough in pre-game warmups to play. In addition, he will back up Kyle Lowry.

Vasquez has been dealing with a knee contusion. The 27-year-old was not expected to miss much time with the injury when he suffered it.

Lou Williams will be called upon if he can’t play much tonight.

Vasquez is averaging 8.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in 9 games this season.