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Raptors guard Fred VanVleet fined $30,000 for criticizing officials

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been fined $30,000 for comments about officiating following Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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VanVleet opted to "save his money" instead of criticizing the officials after a controversial loss to the Denver Nuggets earlier this week.

That wasn't the case on Wednesday, as the 29-year-old delivered a profane tirade against NBA referees, specifically targeting Ben Taylor.