Lakers star Luka Doncic was fined $50,000 for directing an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official” during Sunday’s win over the Knicks, the NBA announced on Tuesday.
With 4:35 remaining in the third quarter of the Lakers’ victory, Doncic attempted to draw a charge against Mohamed Diawara, but no call was made with Josh Hart making a layup.
While on the floor, Doncic rubbed his fingers together in a money gesture while looking at official Tre Maddox.
Doncic has had troublesome dialogue with referees this season, contributing to the 15 technical fouls he’s been assessed in 2025-26, the second most in the league behind Dillon Brooks’ 16.
Doncic has had at least 15 technical fouls in four of the last six seasons, and at least 13 in the previous six.