NBA fines Jason Kidd $50K for spilling drink on court

Jason Kidd’s drink-spilling tactic late Wednesday night was considered both devious and ingenious. By Thursday, it had also proved costly.

With his team trailing and lacking an official timeout, Kidd bumped into one of his players while holding a beverage. The liquid spilled onto the court, granting the Nets a few precious moments to draw up one final play while the mess was mopped up.

Television replays showed Kidd appearing to mouth the words “Hit me” to Tyshawn Taylor, a reserve point guard, before the two collided near the Nets’ bench.