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The NHL has announced two fines following Game 3 of the second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres.

The first was Sabers forward Beck Malensteen, who ran down Habs goaltender Jacob Dobbs in the second period. Malenstein never attempted to stop, hitting Dobbs at full speed in what looked like a clear attempt to injure the rookie netminder.

Malensteen was fined $3,515.63, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.

Beck Malensteen ran him at full speed in an attempt to injure Jacob Dobbs.

No attempt to stop.
He got a 2-minute penalty. pic.twitter.com/OOXGECxjl0

– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 11 May 2026

Game 3 saw a significant increase in goalie-related moves, with the Sabers attempting to disrupt Dobbs as often as possible.

The good news for the Canadiens is that Dobbs remained in the game, and was in good enough mood to chat up the Sabers bench after Juraj Slafkowski took advantage of the ensuing power play.

laugh out loud

Dobbs takes a little skate to thank the Buffalo bench after Slafkowski powerplay goal.

Classic. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/fjOyWZMyWn

– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 11 May 2026

Xhekaj fined

The second penalty was awarded to Habs defenseman Arbor Zekaj, who decided it was a good idea to throw a pair of gloved punches at the end of the game, and felled Sabers forward Sam Carrick at the final whistle.

It was an ugly play, and although some may justify the action by pointing to several poor plays made by the Sabers early in the game, there really is no place for that in a hockey game.

Czekaj has been particularly efficient in the playoffs, producing excellent numbers on the third pairing, meaning the Canadiens are lucky not to have to lose him due to suspension, but they must be careful not to let emotions boil over moving forward. He performs at his best when he walks the line, not when he goes past it.

Arbor Zekaj has been fined $3,385.42 for abusing Sam Carrick. pic.twitter.com/JPNvfzw3IQ

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) 11 May 2026

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The NBA fined Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs $25,000 after the team’s 130-111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, citing an in-game incident involving his mouthpiece.

The league announced the discipline Saturday in a statement shared by Jason Beed of the Orlando Sentinel on X, formerly known as Twitter. According to the release, Suggs was penalized for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the spectator stands during the first quarter of the contest at the Spectrum Center.

“Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations James Jones.

The incident, for which Suggs was assessed a technical foul, occurred with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter of the Magic’s 130–111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on March 19 at the Spectrum Center.

Jalen Suggs fined after incident in Magic’s loss to Hornets

Suggs received a technical foul at the time of the incident, which occurred early in the game. The fine reflects the league’s policy regarding actions that pose a risk to spectators or violate standards of conduct.

In the loss, Suggs finished with nine points, two steals, one assist and one block in 22 minutes. He shot 4 of 12 from the field and 1 of 5 from 3-point range, as Orlando struggled to contain Charlotte throughout the contest.

The loss dropped the Magic to 38–31 on the season and extended their losing streak to three games. Orlando now faces a quick turnaround as it prepares to host the Los Angeles Lakers (45-25) on Saturday night at 7:00 pm ET on NBA TV.

With the regular season entering its final stretch, the Magic will look to regain momentum against a Lakers team that is entering the matchup with an eight-game winning streak.

The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond $25,000 following an incident during Thursday night’s 139-118 win over the Sacramento Kings, according to a report.

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel shared the update Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“76ers center Andre Drummond has been fined $25,000 for making an offensive gesture on the field of play against the Kings.”

The league has not publicly disclosed additional details regarding the specific gesture, but the penalty has been added to the disciplinary actions given for conduct on the court this season.

Drummond contributed significantly to the win with 13 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 24 minutes off the bench. He made 5 of 11 shots from the field and connected on all three of his attempts from beyond the arc, continuing efficient play in a reserve role.

Andre Drummond fined after Kings game as 76ers push up standings

The 32-year-old has appeared in 52 games this season, including 24 starts, and is averaging 6.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He is shooting 47.6% from the field and a career-high 34.7% from three-point range, while logging 20 minutes per contest.

Philadelphia moved to 38-32 with the win and remains in a tight race in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers are currently in ninth place, 0.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Orlando Magic (38-31) and 1.5 games behind the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors (39-30).

The team will look to keep the momentum going as they conclude their three-game road trip against the Utah Jazz (21-49) on Saturday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 pm ET as Philadelphia continues its effort to climb the standings at the end of the regular season.

In recent weeks, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic’s interactions with officials have been much discussed. Doncic committed his 15th technical foul of the season during the Lakers’ loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, and was then fined by the NBA following the team’s win against the New York Knicks on Sunday.

The NBA announced Tuesday that Luka Doncic was fined $50,000 for making an inappropriate gesture toward officials during the Lakers’ game against the Knicks. The incident occurred when Doncic attempted to take a charge against Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara. As soon as Doncic hit the floor, no call was made and the Knicks easily got two points.

Doncic immediately turned toward the nearest referee and made a symbol with his hands that has been used jokingly by NBA players in the past to suggest that officials get paid when they don’t make certain calls.

The Lakers still have to win, and they have another big game against a good team on Tuesday as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves. But Doncic’s standoff with officials will clearly be worth monitoring. Another technical foul and he is automatically suspended for one game.

Before the Lakers’ win against the Indiana Pacers last Friday, head coach JJ Redick defended his superstar’s competitive fire during his recent conversation with officials.

Amidst all this, Doncic has been on a tear this season, averaging a league-leading 32.5 points. He is also leading the league in shot attempts at 22.0, 3-point attempts at 10.4, 3-pointers at 3.8 and free-throw attempts at 10.3.

Khris Middleton has been fined $25,000 after an incident involving a mouthpiece during a recent game, the league announced Saturday.

The fine comes as the Dallas Mavericks are in a tough spot after suffering their sixth straight loss, a 120-100 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night during rookie Cooper Flagg’s homecoming game at TD Garden.

The NBA’s PR account shared the league’s official statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations James Jones.

The incident, for which Middleton was assessed a technical foul, occurred with 6:55 remaining in the third quarter of the Mavericks’ 115–114 loss to the Orlando Magic on March 5 at the Kia Center.

The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/re8UhmFRKW

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) 7 March 2026

The fine stems from Dallas’ narrow loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, when Middleton delivered one of his strongest performances since joining the Mavericks. The veteran forward finished the game with 19 points, seven assists and two rebounds while shooting 7-for-15 from the field, 1-for-3 from three-point range and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line in 32 minutes.

Khris Middleton’s role continues to grow as the Mavericks lose six straight games

The 34-year-old Middleton arrived in Dallas at the February trade deadline as part of a larger deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. Since the trade, Middleton has played an important role in the Mavericks’ rotation as the team handles injuries and roster adjustments.

In 11 games with Dallas, including nine starts, Middleton is averaging 12.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He is shooting 42.7% from the field, 28.1% from three-point range and 86.8% from the free-throw line while playing 25.3 minutes per contest.

Dallas’ recent struggles have continued during its current road trip. The Mavericks are now 21-42 on the season after Friday’s loss at Boston, which extended their losing streak to six games.

Despite strong individual performances from players such as Middleton and rookie Cooper Flagg, the team has struggled to maintain consistency while dealing with injuries and lineup changes throughout the season.

The Mavericks will try to regroup as their road trip continues on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Dallas is scheduled to face Toronto at 6:00 PM ET as it looks to stop its current skid and stabilize its rotation during the latter part of the trip.

The Cleveland Cavaliers won a hard-fought win against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night without their star Donovan Mitchell. The 113-109 win on Tuesday night came just days after the Cavs lost the game 122-119 in overtime against the Pistons on Friday night.

Jaylon Tyson led the Cavs in Tuesday’s win, scoring a team-high 22 points to go with his three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a game-high five three-pointers in 32 minutes of play. It was a strong night for Tyson, but the Cavs forward received a minor penalty after the game ended.

On Wednesday morning, Cavs forward Jaylon Tyson was assessed a $2,000 postgame flopping fine in league review for flopping on Cade Cunningham’s drive. The Pistons guard moved his hand slightly to avoid Tyson, but the Cavs forward made contact and ran backward, which is why the NBA is imposing a flopping fine on him.

Cavs forward Jaylon Tyson has been fined $2,000 for a game flop following a league review.

This play involved Cade Cunningham in last night’s game against the Pistons. pic.twitter.com/KjnRIUA4n8

-Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) 4 March 2026

In addition to the flopping penalty, Tyson has also committed two technical fouls this season, resulting in a $2,000 fine each.

While the idea of ​​penalizing players for flopping is a popular idea that was introduced years ago, it has become relatively unused over the past few seasons and has led many to wonder what the difference is between what Jaylon Tyson did and what, for example, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic does on a nightly basis.

How come Nikola Jokic was never fined for flopping? https://t.co/2xAgFzzYAH

– BGB♛ (@BonesGotBizzy) 4 March 2026

The joke flops WAAAY more than it gets credit for pic.twitter.com/sXIi8nQk8i

– Outbreezy (@outbreezyWC) 22 April 2025

Jock doesn’t get enough respect for being one of the greatest floppers of this generationpic.twitter.com/P1Bp31icqQ

– NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) 26 December 2025

In his second season in the NBA after being selected 20th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from three. Tyson recorded a career-high 39 points on January 16 against the Sixers, shooting 13 of 13 from the field and 7 of 9 from three.

The Cavs will have a few days off to recover and prepare for their upcoming back-to-back sets against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

The Orlando Magic earned an amazing 110-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Almost immediately after the victory, Desmond Benn was seen throwing the game ball into the stands. As Orlando prepares for Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets, the league announced it was fining Bane for his actions.

According to NBA Communications, reports indicate the NBA is fining the 27-year-old wing $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands. This is the general amount that players are fined for that violation.

“Orlando Magic guard Desmond Benn has been fined $25,000 for forcefully throwing the game ball into the stands, it was announced today by Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations James Jones. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Magic’s 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on February 24 at Crypto.com Arena.”

Bane will likely pay the fine and move on, this is usually how most fines work. The six-year veteran was one of the key contributors in Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, as he finished the game with 22 points, one rebound, six assists and one steal while shooting 47.3% from the field and 25.0% from beyond the three-point line.

Desmond Benn is only being fined and will be available for Thursday’s clash against the Rockets. He is expected to once again play a key role for the Magic as Orlando seeks its third consecutive win. The club is ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference, so continuing the winning streak would be huge. Especially if the Magic can somehow clinch the sixth seed and avoid the play-in tournament.