NBA Hands Down Punishments for Thunder-Wizards Brawl

Several players suspended and fined following on-court altercation

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:12pm

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The NBA has announced its punishment decisions for the players involved in a brawl that occurred during a recent game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards. The incident resulted in multiple ejections, and the league has now handed down suspensions and fines to the players deemed responsible.

Why it matters

Fights and altercations on the court are rare but impactful events in the NBA, often leading to disciplinary actions that can affect team rosters and lineups. This particular incident highlights the league’s efforts to maintain order and sportsmanship among its players.

The details

The fight broke out with 27 seconds left in the first half, as Thunder player Jaylin Williams and Wizards player Justin Champagnie got into a shoving match under the basket. Other players, including Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace, quickly joined the fray, leading to the ejection of Williams, Champagnie, Mitchell, and Wallace.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, March 22, 2026 with 27 seconds left in the first half.
  • The NBA announced its punishment decisions the following day.

The players

Jaylin Williams

Oklahoma City Thunder player who was involved in the initial altercation and subsequently ejected from the game.

Justin Champagnie

Washington Wizards player who was involved in the initial altercation and subsequently ejected from the game.

Ajay Mitchell

Oklahoma City Thunder player who got involved in the fight and was also ejected.

Cason Wallace

Oklahoma City Thunder player who was ejected for his involvement in the on-court brawl.

Anthony Gill

Washington Wizards player who received a $35,000 fine for his involvement in the incident.

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What they’re saying

“We must maintain order and sportsmanship on the court. These types of incidents will not be tolerated.”

— Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner

What’s next

Jaylin Williams will be suspended for the Thunder’s next game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

The takeaway

The NBA’s swift disciplinary actions in response to the Thunder-Wizards altercation underscores the league’s commitment to upholding professional standards of conduct and ensuring player safety during games.