LaMelo Ball fined for 'reckless' play

The incident occurred during a play-in tournament game when Ball reached out and tugged on Adebayo's ankle, causing a lower back injury that forced the Heat star out of the match.

While no foul was called in the moment, the league's review determined that Ball should have been ejected for the flagrant action.

Ball has since apologized for the play, claiming he was disoriented after taking a hit to the head earlier in the game.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and several analysts have criticized the play as dangerous and unsportsmanlike.