NBA says Kings' foul on Seth Curry was honest mistake
Why it matters: The decision lets the Kings keep their 2024 draft slot and avoids a projected $1.5 million fine.
- NBA determined the Kings’ foul on Seth Curry was not a deliberate effort to lose, calling it an honest mistake (per league investigators).
- Sacramento Kings avoid a potential fine and retain their draft positioning for the 2024 NBA Draft after the league’s clearance.
- Adam Silver faces scrutiny, with analysts at ESPN and The Athletic debating whether his lenient stance could set a permissive precedent for future tank‑ allegations.
The NBA concluded that the Sacramento Kings’ late‑quarter foul on Warriors guard Seth Curry was not an intentional tanking move, labeling it an honest mistake. While the league’s ruling spares the Kings from penalties, it raises questions about Commissioner Adam Silver’s willingness to treat alleged tanking cases differently.
