Jalen Green fined $25,000 by NBA for rudeness during live TV interview

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green’s celebratory moment with teammate Collin Gillespie proved costly.

The NBA fined Green $25,000 for dropping an F-bomb during Gillespie’s live postgame interview, following a dominant performance in the Suns’ 115-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Gillespie scored 25 points to help the Suns win five of their last six games. During an on-court interview, Gillespie paid tribute to his teammates when a few, including Green, interrupted to celebrate with him.

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“They can’t fuck with you,” Green appeared to say in Gillespie’s ear, but the show’s microphone picked up the remark.

“Oh my God,” Gillespie replied. “On live TV, bro?”

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) dribbles past Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia, December 29, 2025. (Rafael Suanes/Imagn Images)

“I don’t care,” Green responded as he left the interview.

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The league felt differently, and on Tuesday, executive vice president and head of basketball operations James Jones announced that Green had been fined $25,000 for “using profanity while interrupting a teammate’s live television interview.”

Green, who did not play Monday, has only played in two games this season due to a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old guard was first injured during training camp.

Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates a three-pointer against Clippers forward John Collins (20) during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center on November 6, 2025. (IMAGINE)

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Green played in all 82 regular-season games in each of the last two seasons and was part of the trade that sent 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.