Tristan Thompson NBA file photo

NBA press release

NEW YORK – Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been fined $15,000 for making an inappropriate gesture toward a spectator, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Cavaliers’ 99-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 3 (Dec. 4, PHL time) at Barclays Center.