Collin Sexton Fined $35,000 for Obscene Gesture Toward the Rim
The Chicago Bulls guard receives a hefty fine after flipping off the basket during the loss against Brooklyn. A surreal moment caught on camera that went viral on social media.
Feb 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Photo Credit : © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Collin Sexton experienced an evening he would probably rather forget. The Chicago Bulls guard was fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture during the 123-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. An unexpected and surreal sequence that quickly went viral on social media.
The incident occurred with 1:31 remaining in the third quarter. After missing his first free throw, Sexton made the second before staring at the rim and giving it the middle finger while backing away. A gesture of frustration caught on camera that perfectly symbolizes the player’s difficult evening, finishing with 21 points but only 7 made field goals on 18 attempts.
Collin Sexton fined $35K for making inappropriate gesture on playing court.pic.twitter.com/l33zmZ4bZ0
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) February 11, 2026
A Difficult Adjustment for the Bulls’ New Acquisition
This fine comes in a particular context for Sexton, who was playing only his second game in a Bulls uniform. The former Charlotte Hornets player was traded before the deadline in a deal involving Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. Since arriving in Chicago, he has averaged 19.0 points and 4.0 rebounds with 40.6% shooting coming off the bench.
This $35,000 fine adds to the Bulls’ struggles, as they are currently on a five-game losing streak and have a 0-3 record since the roster overhaul at the trade deadline. The team currently sits in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with a 24-30 record, in a season where they appear headed toward rebuilding.
For Sexton, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, this emotional outburst could tarnish his image as he seeks to establish himself with his new team. The 27-year-old player, 8th pick in the 2018 draft, is going through an adjustment period after leaving Charlotte where he played primarily off the bench, averaging 14.4 points this season.
With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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