Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray fined ridiculous amount by NBA due to Game 2 actions

The Denver Nuggets will have star guard Jamal Murray on the court for Game 3 of their NBA Playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday .

That was pretty much in question after his antics in Denver’s Game 2 loss to the ‘Wolves. The star guard was seen throwing a heating pad on to the court during the ugly 26-point defeat. It led to speculation that Murray might be suspended for Game 3 .

Fortunately for the Nuggets, that’s not going to happen. Unfortunately for Murray, he’s $100,000 lighter in the wallet. The NBA announced that huge fine on Tuesday.

“Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 for throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations,” the NBA’s press release on Murray’s fine read . “Murray’s actions took place during the Nuggets 106-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their conference semifinals playoff series on May 6 at Ball Arena.

Murray and his Nuggets were frustrated throughout the game as the defending NBA champions fell down 2-0 in the series. But it does not excuse his actions.

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Murray scored just eight points on 3-of-18 shooting in the game. It was an absolutely miserable performance from the point guard.

As for the $100,000 fine, it represents the largest handed down to a player since James Harden back in 2023 after he called Philadelphia 76ers front office head Daryl Morey “a liar.”

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