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What Did Lu Dort Really Say to Infuriate Jeremiah Fears During Thunder-Pelicans Scuffle? Lip Reader Decodes Heated Exchange

Both players were fined $25,000 for an aggressive jersey-grabbing altercation after time expired, with no suspensions issued, NBA said Thursday.

  • On Thursday, the NBA announced $25,000 fines for Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder guard, and Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans Pelicans guard, following Tuesday's game at the Paycom Center.
  • With no whistle to end Tuesday's game, Fears secured a rebound from Herb Jones' 3-point attempt and appeared to be fouled by Dort, leading to the confrontation.
  • Witnesses said players and coaches from both teams rushed the floor, and security removed Fears from the court, including Pelicans security officer Sherman Mushatt and Jordan Dumars.
  • There were no suspensions, and Jeremiah Fears will be available for Friday's home game against the Memphis Grizzlies after the Thunder defeated the Pelicans 104-95.
  • Fears said after Thursday's practice that the NBA is handling it internally, and Borrego added officials could have handled it better, with no suspensions issued.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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