Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on Tuesday night.

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The NBA reviewed the footage and on Sunday announced a $50,000 fine for Embiid, per the league’s Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, James Jones. It’s unclear who the gesture was directed toward.