Former Rockets Star Jalen Green Fined $25K for On-Air Outburst

Former Houston Rockets standout Jalen Green is back in the headlines — but not for his play. The Phoenix Suns guard has been fined $25,000 by the NBA after dropping explicit language during a teammate’s postgame interview. The moment, which quickly circulated across social media, showed Green shouting profanity as the cameras rolled.

The incident happened after the Suns’ latest matchup, and the league issued the fine the following day. While Green is no longer in Houston, the news certainly caught the attention of Rockets fans who followed his development since arriving as the No. 2 overall pick in 2021.

Green’s fiery personality has always been part of his appeal, but the league has tightened enforcement on broadcast conduct. His outburst fell squarely under that category, prompting a quick penalty.

Why It Matters

Many in Houston still track Green’s progress after his offseason trade to Phoenix. The Rockets’ young core continues to evolve, but Green’s career arc remains a point of interest for local fans who watched him grow from promising rookie to rising scorer.

While the fine doesn’t impact the Rockets directly, it’s another chapter in the ongoing story of a player who helped shape the team’s recent rebuild.

What’s Next

Green is expected to move past the incident quickly, with Phoenix focusing on staying competitive in a tight Western Conference race. Houston, meanwhile, has found new momentum with a reshaped roster — but the city hasn’t forgotten the electric guard who helped carry the franchise through transition years.

This article is a summary of reporting by The Winchester Star. Read the full story here.