phoenix suns Guard Jalen Green’s celebratory moment with teammate Colin Gillespie proved costly.

this NBA Green was fined $25,000 after speaking profanity during Gillespie’s live postgame interview during the Suns’ 115-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green watches an NBA Cup game at the Mortgage Game Center on November 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

Gillespie scored 25 points to help the Suns win five of their past six games. During an on-court interview, Gillespie was praising his teammates, but some, including Green, interrupted him to celebrate with him.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

“They can’t joke with you,” Green appeared to say into Gillespie’s ear, but the broadcast microphone picked up the words.

“Oh my God,” Gillespie responded. “Brother, is it live on TV?”

Phoenix Suns guard Colin Gillespie (12) dribbles past Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on December 29, 2025. (Rafael Suanes/Imagn Images)

“I don’t care,” Green responded as he exited the interview.

Pelicans guard battles Suns opponent with right hook

The league feels differently, and on Tuesday, executive vice president and director of basketball operations James Jones announced that Green was fined $25,000 for “using profanity while interrupting a teammate’s live television interview.”

Green did not play Monday, having played in just two games this season, as he faced a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old guard initially suffered the injury during training camp.

Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates a three-pointer against Clippers forward John Collins (20) during a game at Mortgage Showdown Center on Nov. 6, 2025. (picture)

Click here to download the Fox News app

Green has appeared in all 82 regular season games the past two seasons and was part of the deal that resulted in a 15-time All-Star. Kevin Durant To the Houston Rockets.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Follow Fox News Digital Sports coverage on Xand subscribe to Fox News Sports Gathering Newsletter.