Rudy Gobert, Chris Finch fined for public criticism of the officiating
Chris Hine: Both Rudy Gobert ($25,000) and Chris Finch ($15,000) were fined by the NBA for their comments about officiating after Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix
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The Vertical @Balldontlie
“It’s bulls**t. Bulls**t. It’s not fair,” Rudy Gobert said following Wednesday’s game.
The NBA has fined Gobert and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $25k and $15k, respectively, for “public criticism of the officiating.”
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yhoo.it/40vzZM7 pic.twitter.com/1SNWZdot5P – 4:31 PM
“It’s bulls**t. Bulls**t. It’s not fair,” Rudy Gobert said following Wednesday’s game.
The NBA has fined Gobert and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $25k and $15k, respectively, for “public criticism of the officiating.”
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yhoo.it/40vzZM7 pic.twitter.com/1SNWZdot5P – 4:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Rudy Gobert ($25K) and #Timberwolves coach Chris Finch ($15K) fined for “public criticism” of officiating after loss Wednesday to #Suns in Phoenix, #NBA announced today. pic.twitter.com/lxHTWHuGUx – 4:18 PM
Rudy Gobert ($25K) and #Timberwolves coach Chris Finch ($15K) fined for “public criticism” of officiating after loss Wednesday to #Suns in Phoenix, #NBA announced today. pic.twitter.com/lxHTWHuGUx – 4:18 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Rudy Gobert fined $25K after saying NBA is conspiring against Wolves as part of big-market playoff agenda
cbssports.com/nba/news/rudy-… – 3:57 PM
Rudy Gobert fined $25K after saying NBA is conspiring against Wolves as part of big-market playoff agenda
cbssports.com/nba/news/rudy-… – 3:57 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The NBA has fined Rudy Gobert $25,000 and Chris Finch $15,000 for their comments about the officiating after the loss to the Suns on Wednesday. – 3:37 PM
The NBA has fined Rudy Gobert $25,000 and Chris Finch $15,000 for their comments about the officiating after the loss to the Suns on Wednesday. – 3:37 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert fined $25k, Chris Finch fined $15k — for their postgame comments about officiating, the NBA announced.
For comparison, Fred VanVleet was fined $35k following his comments last month. – 3:32 PM
Rudy Gobert fined $25k, Chris Finch fined $15k — for their postgame comments about officiating, the NBA announced.
For comparison, Fred VanVleet was fined $35k following his comments last month. – 3:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The NBA has fined Rudy Gobert $25k and coach Chris Finch $15k for their comments on the officiating after the Suns’ win over the Timberwolves – 3:32 PM
The NBA has fined Rudy Gobert $25k and coach Chris Finch $15k for their comments on the officiating after the Suns’ win over the Timberwolves – 3:32 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch fined for criticizing officials. pic.twitter.com/w2V53EFE5j – 3:31 PM
Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch fined for criticizing officials. pic.twitter.com/w2V53EFE5j – 3:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch have both been fined for their public criticism of the officiating following the Timberwolves’ loss to the Suns.
$25,000 for Gobert and $15,000 for Finch. – 3:31 PM
Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch have both been fined for their public criticism of the officiating following the Timberwolves’ loss to the Suns.
$25,000 for Gobert and $15,000 for Finch. – 3:31 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert figuring out ‘big wrinkle’ for Wolves, who could be nightmare playoff matchup
(By @ColinCBSSports)
cbssports.com/nba/news/karl-… – 10:37 AM
Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert figuring out ‘big wrinkle’ for Wolves, who could be nightmare playoff matchup
(By @ColinCBSSports)
cbssports.com/nba/news/karl-… – 10:37 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
I talk to a ton of Utahns, even those who say they’re Jazz fans, who have never even heard of him!
But he’s already done things Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert/Gordon Hayward/whoever never did in a Jazz uniform. – 10:10 PM
I talk to a ton of Utahns, even those who say they’re Jazz fans, who have never even heard of him!
But he’s already done things Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert/Gordon Hayward/whoever never did in a Jazz uniform. – 10:10 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Today’s show w/ @brittrobson: The outrage surrounding NBA refs + The loss in PHX
– Finch and Gobert go off on officials
– My theory on why the ref narrative has caught fire
– Ball movement vs. KAT/Ant force of will
– How they’re using KAT on O
– Lots more
open.spotify.com/episode/2i7Xew… – 8:12 PM
Today’s show w/ @brittrobson: The outrage surrounding NBA refs + The loss in PHX
– Finch and Gobert go off on officials
– My theory on why the ref narrative has caught fire
– Ball movement vs. KAT/Ant force of will
– How they’re using KAT on O
– Lots more
open.spotify.com/episode/2i7Xew… – 8:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns with Jock Landale to talk KD’s return, Rudy Gobert’s comments and Australian food! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=0LFV7P… pic.twitter.com/7x6WM8RzhU – 5:58 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns with Jock Landale to talk KD’s return, Rudy Gobert’s comments and Australian food! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=0LFV7P… pic.twitter.com/7x6WM8RzhU – 5:58 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch follow Monty Williams and Fred VanVleet’s lead in criticizing officials.
Given who is coming to town on Friday, the timing may not be a coincidence. Let this be the last of the squabbles with the refs. theathletic.com/4363297/2023/0… – 9:33 AM
Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch follow Monty Williams and Fred VanVleet’s lead in criticizing officials.
Given who is coming to town on Friday, the timing may not be a coincidence. Let this be the last of the squabbles with the refs. theathletic.com/4363297/2023/0… – 9:33 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chris Finch: “They went to the line 27 times and we went to the line 12 times. Sitting up here and talking about it must have worked for them.”
(Referencing Monty Williams getting fined for criticizing officiating) – 12:51 AM
Chris Finch: “They went to the line 27 times and we went to the line 12 times. Sitting up here and talking about it must have worked for them.”
(Referencing Monty Williams getting fined for criticizing officiating) – 12:51 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They’ve got him playing in a really good role.”
Chris Finch on former #Timberwolves wing Josh Okogie who is now starting for the #Suns pic.twitter.com/y9x6JaNK1Q – 9:57 PM
“They’ve got him playing in a really good role.”
Chris Finch on former #Timberwolves wing Josh Okogie who is now starting for the #Suns pic.twitter.com/y9x6JaNK1Q – 9:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“One of the benefits of having both KD and Book out there is it allows CP to really play the game the way he wants to play. He doesn’t feel he’s got to score and then he becomes an even better player than he is at this point of his career.”
Chris Finch on Chris Paul. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xFSsvankY6 – 9:56 PM
“One of the benefits of having both KD and Book out there is it allows CP to really play the game the way he wants to play. He doesn’t feel he’s got to score and then he becomes an even better player than he is at this point of his career.”
Chris Finch on Chris Paul. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xFSsvankY6 – 9:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He takes on Steph one night KD the next. De’Aaron Fox in between. He’s always ready for it. He’s pretty even keel. Super competitive. That’s what we love about him. He’s not afraid of anything.”
#Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on Jaden McDaniels, who’ll guard Kevin Durant #Suns – 9:51 PM
“He takes on Steph one night KD the next. De’Aaron Fox in between. He’s always ready for it. He’s pretty even keel. Super competitive. That’s what we love about him. He’s not afraid of anything.”
#Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on Jaden McDaniels, who’ll guard Kevin Durant #Suns – 9:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Expect a ton of energy in the building. Should be fun.”
#Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on facing #Suns in Durant’s home debut tonight. pic.twitter.com/e14uUFrUc3 – 9:45 PM
“Expect a ton of energy in the building. Should be fun.”
#Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on facing #Suns in Durant’s home debut tonight. pic.twitter.com/e14uUFrUc3 – 9:45 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch described the illness going through the team as an “intestinal flu,” which sounds fun. Said Prince, Rivers are out, others like Anderson and Edwards are “kind of battling right now.” – 8:42 PM
Chris Finch described the illness going through the team as an “intestinal flu,” which sounds fun. Said Prince, Rivers are out, others like Anderson and Edwards are “kind of battling right now.” – 8:42 PM
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NBA Communications: The following was released by the NBA. -via Twitter / March 31, 2023
All season long, the Wolves have had a simmering irritation with how the officials have called their games. On Wednesday, Gobert’s exasperation came out. Officials called 11 fouls in the first half and 29 in the second. When he was asked if the inconsistency of the foul calls made it hard to defend, Gobert — who had seven points and 15 rebounds — laid into the officiating all season as it pertained to the Timberwolves. “It’s not fair. It’s really not fair,” Gobert said. “Every night. I’ve been in this league for 10 years and I try to always give the benefit of the doubt, but it’s hard for me to think they’re not trying to help [the Suns] win tonight. It’s hard for me to think they didn’t try to help the Warriors win the other night or Sacramento Kings the other night. It’s just so obvious. As a basketball player that’s been in this league for so long, it’s disrespectful.” -via Minneapolis Star-Tribune / March 30, 2023
COMING OUT OF the February All-Star break, Gobert met with Finch and made a promise — and an admission. “He knew he hadn’t performed up to his standard or expectations,” Finch said. “Right now the team around him is really figuring out how to value him offensively, and that’s keeping him engaged, as well. “We tell him after every game, keep doing your s—, Rudy,” Edwards said. “Rebounds, blocking shots, finishing, he’s been playing great. We want him to keep that up.” -via ESPN / March 29, 2023