May 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) guards in the second quarter during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

NBA Announces Jalen Williams Punishment Before Thunder-Wolves Game 1

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated May 19, 2025 6:18 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets, unfortunately, saw their season come to an end on Sunday afternoon, with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking Game 7 in blowout fashion to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were with the team. Standing in their way is the Minnesota Timberwolves, who aren't an easy task.

While the Thunder continue to be led offensively by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a leading candidate for this year's MVP award, the supporting cast alongside him continues to improve. That includes Jalen Williams, who bounced back after a poor Game 6 showing to look more like his All-Star self in Game 7. However, Williams did walk away from Sunday with something he probably wasn't excited about.

The following was released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/iwe9WgRCOG
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 19, 2025

The following is a statement released by the NBA:

"Oklahoma City Thunder guard-forward Jalen Williams has been fined $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language in his postgame media session, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations."

As later mentioned in the message, this occurred after the Thunder's 125-93 win over the Nuggets, during his post-game media session.

Here's the shirt fwiw pic.twitter.com/FTF9W4fNnG
— ᴄʜᴀsᴇ (@BolieveInNix) May 19, 2025

Williams' $25,000 fine represents just 0.05% of his 2024-25 season salary of $4,775,760, so not an amount that will break the bank for him. Regardless, the NBA continues to enforce violations like such due to Williams' shirt.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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