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Sacramento Kings fined by the NBA for Mike Malone's comment about Chris Paul

According to Sam Amick of USA Today Sports, the Sacramento Kings have also been fined for violating the anti-tampering rules. The fine stems from Mike Malone's comment regarding Chris Paul.

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Per Sam's report:

The Kings' infraction is also related to Paul, as new coach Michael Malone said in his introductory press conference that the Clippers point guard would "look pretty good in a Sacramento Kings uniform." Malone coached Paul while with the New Orleans Hornets (now the Pelicans).