Russell Westbrook Fined $35,000 By NBA Following Knicks Game

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook was fined $35,000 by the NBA.

Nov 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) following the win against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Earlier this week, the Denver Nuggets hosted the New York Knicks in Colorado.

Despite the Nuggets getting blown out (145-118), Russell Westbrook had one of his best games of the season.

The 2017 MVP finished with 27 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block while shooting 9/16 from the field and 4/7 from the three-point range in 26 minutes.

Russell Westbrook in YEAR 17 scored 24 PTS in 8 MINS of the 4th quarter 🔥

Highest scoring quarter of his career pic.twitter.com/YbZUDRZUEB

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) November 26, 2024

However, the NBA has now announced that Westbrook has been fined $35,000.

Via NBA Communications: "Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 145-118 loss to the New York Knicks on Nov. 25 at Ball Arena, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations."

The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/LG1psczc7q

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 29, 2024

Westbrook is in his first year playing for Denver after signing with the team over the offseason.

He is averaging 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 39.1% from the field and 37.5% from the three-point range in 17 games.

Via Legion Hoops: "The NBA has fined Russell Westbrook $35K for flipping off the Knicks bench in Nuggets’ loss on Monday."

The NBA has fined Russell Westbrook $35K for flipping off the Knicks bench in Nuggets’ loss on Monday.

(via @NBAPR) pic.twitter.com/odNYcSAyD9

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 29, 2024

The Nuggets bounced back by defeating the Utah Jazz 122-103 (on Wednesday in Salt Lake City).

They will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the LA Clippers.

Nov 27, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) dances on the bench during warm ups against the Utah Jazz before the game at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images / Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

The Nuggets are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 10-7 record in their first 17 games of the season.