The NBA handed down $35,000 fines to Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye and Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid for their on-court altercation Monday night. Both players were ejected after Gueye pushed Reid from behind, leading to a jersey-grabbing tussle that required officials and teammates to separate them.

The incident occurred with 11:52 remaining in the fourth quarter of Minnesota's 138-116 victory over Atlanta. Gueye's initial shove drew a foul, but the situation escalated when Reid approached him and the players began struggling with each other's jerseys. Officials issued technical fouls to both players before ejecting them from the game.

The league's swift disciplinary action underscores its commitment to maintaining player conduct standards. This isn't the first time Reid has faced league discipline this season, as he previously received a $35,000 fine for an inappropriate gesture during a game against the Chicago Bulls.