Fred VanVleet has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for confronting and using profane language towards officials during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was ejected for arguing a foul call and nearly poked a referee in the face, but avoided suspension. This isn’t the first time VanVleet has been fined for criticizing NBA officiating, as he previously received a $30,000 fine for a profane postgame rant in 2023.
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Rockets PG Fred VanVleet fined $50K, avoids suspension for ‘profane language’ toward officials following ejection
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