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

Incident occurred during loss to Hornets on Thursday

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:18pm

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The NBA announced that Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands during the team's 130-111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. The incident occurred with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter after Suggs was bumped by Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and received a technical foul.

Why it matters

Throwing objects into the stands is a serious offense in the NBA, as it can endanger fans and disrupt the flow of the game. The league takes these incidents seriously and issues fines to discourage such behavior and maintain order during games.

The details

Suggs finished the game with 9 points on 4-of-12 shooting in 22 minutes of play. He tossed his mouthpiece off the court after being bumped by Ball, which led to the technical foul call.

  • The incident occurred with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter of the Magic's game against the Hornets on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
  • The NBA announced the $25,000 fine on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Jalen Suggs

A guard for the Orlando Magic.

LaMelo Ball

A guard for the Charlotte Hornets who bumped Suggs, leading to the incident.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the NBA's strict policies around player conduct and the league's commitment to maintaining a safe and professional environment for both players and fans during games.