LaMelo Ball fined for 'reckless' play

The incident occurred during Tuesday's play-in tournament game when Ball tripped Adebayo, causing a lower back injury that forced him out of the contest.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra criticized the play as 'stupid' and argued that Ball should have been ejected.

The league's investigation concluded that the contact met the criteria for a flagrant foul.

Ball has since apologized for the role he played in the injury, claiming he was disoriented after a hit to the head.