NBA Uniform Rules & Regulations
General Uniform Rules | Uniform Fines | Head & Helmet Rules
Shirt & Jersey Rules | Arms & Sleeves Rules | Hands & Wrists Rules
Waist & Belt Rules | Pants & Shorts Rules | Socks Rules | Shoe Rules
Uniform Fines:
- When a team is deemed to be in violation, it first gets a warning. If the NBA deems the effort to correct the violation to be insufficient, only the team gets fined first. After a third violation, the team and player get fined.
- The NBA collects fines immediately and then returned after an appeal or settlement.
Where does all the NBA fine money go?
| Fine money is split evenly between the league and Players Association (NBPA). Each then donates its share to a charity or charities of their choosing. According to Kathy Behrens, who oversees the NBA's outreach efforts, the NBA donates "a couple million dollars a year" to a range of groups, including Unicef, March of Dimes, and Reading Is Fundamental. |