Oklahoma City Thunder: Jalen Williams Hit With Hefty $25,000 Fine After Game 7 Victory Vs. Denver Nuggets 1 Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder: Jalen Williams Hit With Hefty $25,000 Fine After Game 7 Victory Vs. Denver Nuggets

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated May 20, 2025 9:12 AM ET

Jalen Williams will be $25,000 poorer following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

The 24-year-old swingman was notified of the fine after wearing a shirt that had profane language during a postgame press conference. Williams’ shirt had “F*** Art, Let’s Dance” written across the chest.

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s victory on Sunday sealed their first trip to the Western Conference Finals since 2016, when they still had Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook going up against the dynastic Golden State Warriors.

Mar 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) watches his shot against the Miami Heat during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

This year, they will face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, who made it this far for the second consecutive season.

Oklahoma City Thunder emerge as betting favorites to win the 2025 NBA title

ESPN BET has the Oklahoma City Thunder as the betting favorite to win it all, especially after the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics’ second-round exits.

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The Mark Daigneault-coached squad is priced at -180 odds, with the New York Knicks (+475), Minnesota Timberwolves (+650), and Indiana Pacers (+700) right behind them.

At the same time, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win Finals MVP at -170. Jalen Brunson (+550), Anthony Edwards (+625), and Tyrese Haliburton (+900) behind him with the next-shortest odds.