Rockets PG Fred VanVleet fined $50K, avoids suspension for 'profane language' toward officials following ejection
The NBA has fined Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet $50,000 for "confronting and directing profane language" toward officials during Saturday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The NBA announced the fine on Monday via a statement citing the league's executive vice president Joe Dumars for the decision.