Luguentz Dort and Jeremiah Fears Fined $25,000 Each for On-Court Altercation

NEW YORK – Oklahoma City Thunder guard luguentz Dort and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears have each been fined $25,000 by the NBA for their involvement in an on-court altercation following the Thunder’s 104-95 victory over the Pelicans on January 27th at Paycom Center.

The incident occurred promptly after the final buzzer. Dort initially wrapped up Fears after the Pelicans player secured a rebound. Following the play, Dort then shoved fears in the chest, leading to both players aggressively grabbing each other’s jerseys.

James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA, announced the fines on Wednesday.

A video of the altercation is available for viewing on the NBA website: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/nop-at-okc-01-28-26