Why did NBA hit Cleveland Cavaliers with $250k fine? Exploring reason as controversial decision involving Darius Garland surfaces

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been hit with a hefty $250,000 fine by the NBA for violating player participation rules. The team controversially played star Darius Garland in a non-nationally televised game on November 23rd, while resting him for a nationally broadcast game the following night, despite his ongoing toe injury recovery.