NEW YORK – Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts has been fined $20,000 for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.

The foul against McRoberts, which occurred with 50 seconds remaining during the Heat’s 101-97 win over the Bobcats on April 23, at AmericanAirlines Arena, has been upgraded to a Flagrant 2.