Leonard earns $9.4 million this season. The $50,000 fine is less punitive than had he been suspended, with the NBA’s formula calculating Leonard’s salary to $65,000 per game. The NBA had the ability to suspend Leonard for multiple games, but such suspensions, as well as all fines, can be appealed through the National Basketball Players Association.
Heat’s Meyers Leonard fined the maximum, admonished by NBA commissioner Adam Silver
