The Miami Heat have emerged as the league’s “dirtiest” team, according to a ranking that tracked fines, suspensions, and games missed across all 30 NBA franchise.
Based on data gathered by Rotowire that measured the number of fines, the dollar value of penalties, suspensions, and games lost, Miami registered the highest index score at 2.635. The Heat racked up 295 fines totaling $941,414, along with 15 suspensions that cost the team 43 games.
Close behind were the Brooklyn Nets, who had the highest financial penalty of the group — a staggering $16.3 million in fines — despite recording only three suspensions. The Memphis Grizzlies (358 fines, 10 suspensions) and Houston Rockets (481 fines, 13 suspensions) also ranked near the top of the list.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers rounded out the top five, largely due to their league-leading $18.1 million in fines, the biggest amount any team has paid.
On the other end, the San Antonio Spurs stood out as the NBA’s most disciplined franchise. With just 155 fines totaling $449,000 and two suspensions spanning six games, they posted the lowest index score of 0.613. The Portland Trail Blazers (0.677), Indiana Pacers (0.909), and Chicago Bulls (0.938) also ranked among the “cleanest” teams.
Interestingly, powerhouse franchises fell in the middle of the pack. The Golden State Warriors — known for Draymond Green’s high-profile suspensions — ranked 7th “dirtiest” with 487 fines and eight suspensions.
The Los Angeles Lakers landed 19th despite their 354 fines, while the Denver Nuggets were 26th overall, one of the league’s more disciplined squads.
See the full rankings from this link:
https://www.rotowire.com/basketball/article/the-nba-dirtiest-teams-fines-suspensions-rankings-96171
The ranking reflects not just team reputations but also a combination of league enforcement, player behavior, and organizational discipline. (AC)
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