Spotrac data from 2015–25 shows NBA teams swapping style for risk: Miami Heat top the fines-and-suspensions load with 295 fines and 43 games, signaling a gritty, physical identity. Brooklyn Nets trail due to off-court turmoil from Irving and Simmons. Ja Morant and Draymond Green drive heavy penalties for Memphis and Golden State. San Antonio stands out for discipline, while Jokic and Embiid epitomize the clean end of the spectrum. Stars shape culture and fantasy risk more than wins alone.