Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo has been fined $25,000 for trying to trip Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder while sitting on the bench during Game 3 of their first-round series.

Here is the play in question:

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/855567869643558912

After the game, Rondo was asked about the incident and claimed that as someone who has torn his ACL in the past, he was simply stretching.

Article Continues Below
More Chicago Bulls News
Bulls, Derik Queen, Nikola Vucevic, 2025 NBA Draft, Bulls NBA Draft, Billy Donovan with Bulls logo and NBA Draft logo behind him, basketball background
Chicago Bulls’ perfect outcome for No. 12 pick in 2025 NBA DraftScotty White ·
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) and Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) reach for a loose ball during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Bulls rumors: Insider reveals Chicago’s ‘competitive’ trade desiresScotty White ·
Jared McCain, Philadephia 76ers, Matas Buzelis, Chicago Bulls, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami Heat, Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks, NBA Finals
Dyson Daniels, Matas Buzelis highlight NBA Finals correspondents for Thunder-PacersTomer Azarly ·
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates with guard Josh Giddey (3) after the game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.
Bulls rumors: Rival execs speculate on Coby White trade if Josh Giddey re-signsScotty White ·
Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center.
Derrick Rose’s GOAT is Michael Jordan’s biggest rivalScotty White ·
Air Jordan 12 Taxi, Jordan 12 Taxi release, Michael Jordan
Air Jordan 12 ‘Taxi’ release details and updateDominik Zawartko ·

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/855602792802725888

The NBA clearly does not believe Rondo.

Rondo will miss the next few weeks at least with a fractured thumb. His resurgence down the stretch this season and in the first two games of the series made it really look like the Bulls had a great chance to upset the top-seeded Celtics. The tables are turning now however with Rondo out.