Thunder's Ajay Mitchell, Wizards' Justin Champagnie Suspended for Altercation

The players were involved in a fight that spilled into the stands during a recent NBA game.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:25pm

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The NBA has suspended Oklahoma City Thunder's Ajay Mitchell and Washington Wizards' Justin Champagnie for one game each following an on-court altercation that escalated into a fight and spilled over into the spectator stands. Additionally, several other players were fined for their involvement in the incident.

Why it matters

Fights and altercations during NBA games are rare but can lead to suspensions and fines for the players involved. This incident highlights the league's strict policies around maintaining order and sportsmanship on the court.

The details

The altercation occurred with just 27 seconds left in the first half of the Thunder-Wizards game. After a Washington basket, the Thunder's Jaylin Williams was inbounding the ball when he bumped into Champagnie, leading to an exchange of words and shoving between the two players. Ajay Mitchell then jumped in, escalating the situation into a full-blown fight that spilled over into the first row of the stands.

  • The incident occurred with 27 seconds left in the first half of the Thunder-Wizards game on March 22, 2026.

The players

Ajay Mitchell

A player for the Oklahoma City Thunder who was suspended one game for his involvement in the altercation.

Justin Champagnie

A player for the Washington Wizards who was suspended one game for his role in the on-court fight.

Jaylin Williams

A player for the Oklahoma City Thunder who was fined $50,000 for his involvement in the incident.

Cason Wallace

A player for the Oklahoma City Thunder who was fined $35,000 for his role in the altercation.

Anthony Gill

A player for the Washington Wizards who was fined $35,000 for his involvement in the fight.

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What’s next

Champagnie will sit out tonight (Sunday) when the Wizards visit the New York Knicks. Mitchell will serve his suspension on Monday when the Thunder visit the Philadelphia 76ers.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the NBA's strict policies around maintaining order and sportsmanship on the court. While altercations are rare, the league takes swift action to suspend and fine players involved in order to uphold the integrity of the game.