Jordan Poole Fined $2,000 By NBA After Wizards-Knicks Game

Wizards star Jordan Poole was fined by the NBA.

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) goes to the basket in front of New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) and forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the Washington Wizards lost to the New York Knicks (at Madison Square Garden) by a score of 122-103.

After the game, the NBA announced that Wizards star Jordan Poole had been fined $2,000.

Via NBA Official: "WAS’s Jordan Poole was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for https://nba.com/watch/video/was-at-nyk-3-22-25 on Mar. 22 vs. NYK."

WAS’s Jordan Poole was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for https://t.co/R717qYtHua on Mar. 22 vs. NYK.

— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) March 23, 2025

Poole finished the loss with 25 points, three rebounds and three assists while shooting 9/17 from the field and 3/9 from the three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.

Via Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network: "Jordan Poole got Cam Payne to fall down on a move in transition, made the three and then pointed at him."

Jordan Poole got Cam Payne to fall down on a move in transition, made the three and then pointed at him. pic.twitter.com/yyW0piAE2L

— Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) March 23, 2025

Poole is in the middle of his second season playing for the Wizards.

The 2022 NBA Champion is averaging 20.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 60 games.

Mar 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Despite Poole having a strong year, the Wizards are the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-55 record in 70 games.

They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak (and 4-6 over their last ten).

Following the Knicks, the Wizards will return home to host the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

NBA announces “Jordan Poole was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review” https://t.co/Mok5NIiaNE

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 23, 2025

As for the Knicks, they improved to 44-26 in 70 games, which has them as the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games.