NBA Fines Magic Guard Jalen Suggs $25,000 for Mouthpiece Toss

Incident occurred during Magic's loss to Hornets

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:38pm

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The NBA has fined Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands during the first quarter of the Magic's 130-111 loss to the Hornets.

Why it matters

Unsportsmanlike conduct and throwing objects into the stands are taken seriously by the NBA, as they can pose a safety risk to fans and disrupt the flow of the game.

The details

With 5:35 remaining in the first quarter, Suggs threw his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands after a play. The NBA deemed this to be an act of unsportsmanlike conduct and issued the $25,000 fine as a result.

  • The incident occurred with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter of the Magic's game against the Hornets on March 21, 2026.

The players

Jalen Suggs

A guard for the Orlando Magic.

Orlando Magic

An NBA team based in Orlando, Florida.

Charlotte Hornets

An NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What’s next

The NBA will likely continue to monitor Suggs' behavior and issue further discipline if he engages in similar incidents in the future.

The takeaway

This fine serves as a reminder to NBA players that they are held to high standards of sportsmanship and any actions that jeopardize fan safety or the integrity of the game will be met with significant penalties.