Wolves’ Gobert fined $100,000 for actions toward NBA official
FILE: Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert stands on the court before the team's NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, April 14, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $100,000 for directing an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official, and publicly criticizing the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
The gesture took place during the Timberwolves 113-104 overtime loss in Cleveland on Friday night.