Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been handed a US$30,000 fine for public criticism of the officiating, the league announced on Thursday.
VanVleet made a series of comments following the Raptors’ 108-100 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
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The 29-year-old also singled out official Ben Taylor in his post-game remarks, which consisted of several expletives.
The Raptors next play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday to close out a five-game road trip.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 9, 2023.
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