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.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $50,000 by the NBA for using "profane language" toward game officials near the end of a 104-98 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports “He’s ...

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports ...

The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday’s deadline date to June 29 on his $44.9 million team ...

and five assists as the Rockets defeated the Blazers, 123-107. Alperen Sengun added 19 points, nine rebounds, and six assists as Fred VanVleet totaled 18 points, 10 assists, and four 3PM.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have signed general manager Joe Cronin to a multiyear contract extension. The Blazers did not announce the terms of the extension. Cronin has ...