NBA fines Mark Cuban $250,000

The Dirt:

Cuban was cited for “several acts of misconduct” after Dallas lost 101-100 in overtime to the Heat in Miami on Sunday.

Furious with several calls, Cuban went onto the floor to vent directly to official Joe DeRosa. He then stared down and screamed toward commissioner David Stern and a group of league officials, from the court, then the stands. He later used profanity during a postgame session with the media.

The Spin: Thankfully the NBA has gotten this out of the way before tonight’s game so Cuban, having learned his lesson, can sit quietly and enjoy the game.