NBA Fans were briefly sent into chaos after a viral post claimed the league fined Gradey Dick and Kevin Love for swapping jerseys following a Raptors–Jazz game.
The confusion started when @Hoopss posted what appeared to be breaking news: “The NBA has issued a fine to Gradey Dick and Kevin Love following their jersey swap during the Raptors–Jazz game, per league sources.”
BREAKING: The NBA has issued a fine to Gradey Dick and Kevin Love following their jersey swap during the Raptors–Jazz game, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/wkjoOJNRo0
— Hoops (@Hoopss) February 5, 2026
The wording made it sound official, and NBA Fans reacted immediately.
One of the most viral responses came from @1sheepwhisperer, who wrote, “You would never see this type of jersey swap in the WNBA.”
The comment played off the names involved and quickly gained traction as NBA Fans connected the joke.
Others focused less on the wordplay and more on the absurdity of the supposed fine. That’s when @RandyKarraker stepped in with a simple reminder: “The internet always wins.” And in this case, it did.
There was no actual fine. The post was satire. But for a short stretch, NBA Fans treated it like real league discipline, proving how fast misinformation can spread when it sounds believable.
The moment isn’t just about a clever headline. It shows how NBA Fans react first and verify later, especially when humor and controversy mix together. The names alone were enough to make the fake report travel far beyond its original post.
NBA Fans Admit They Got Fooled After Fake Gradey Dick–Kevin Love Fine Circulates
NBA Fans continued reacting even after it became clear the reported fine was fake.
Some people genuinely believed the league had changed its stance on postgame traditions. @dantmcl asked, “People can’t jersey swap anymore?” The confusion reflected how convincing the original post appeared.
Another user, @AbiolaAutos, went even further, writing, “Wait players can’t swap jerseys anymore? When did that become a fine? Gradey Dick and Kevin Love fined for a jersey swap? Imagine getting penalized for a simple sign of respect or fun on the court. League really out here policing vibes now.”
They added, “I think the fine is a bit much. It was a cool moment between Gradey Dick and Kevin Love. The NBA should let players show that kind of sportsmanship.”
The frustration was real, but misplaced. @TheAngryBird63 quickly responded with the truth, saying, “You were worked; it’s fake.”
That exchange summed up the entire situation. Jersey swaps remain allowed, no fines were issued, and no policy changed.
Still, for a brief moment, NBA Fans debated league discipline over a story that existed only because the internet decided it should.
