Wolves G Malik Beasley fined $35K for headbutt / News - Basketnews.com

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The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley $35,000 on Monday for making "unnecessary and inappropriate contact" with Portland Trail Blazers center Drew Eubanks.

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Beasley received a technical foul and was ejected after literally butting heads with Eubanks midway through the third quarter of Minnesota's 135-121 home win on Saturday.

Earlier in the contest, Beasley made his 191st 3-pointer of the season to break Kevin Love's single-season franchise record set in 2013-14.

Beasley, 25, is averaging 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 64 games (11 starts) this season.

The fine was announced by NBA president of league operations Byron Spruell.

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