Sports
NBA Fines MN Timberwolves Player $30K For 'Inappropriate Statements'
The remarks came after the Minnesota Timberwolves' 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday at Target Center.
MINNEAPOLIS — The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley $30,000 for what they call "inappropriate statements" made during a postgame media interview and on social media.
The comments included "egregious use of profanity," according to Byron Spruell, the NBA's president for league operations. The remarks came after the Timberwolves’ 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday at Target Center.
"Weak a-- Clippers," Beverly said on Instagram live. "F--- out of here."
Find out what's happening in Southwest Minneapoliswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
In the official postgame news conference, Beverly said that the Clippers should "take they a-- home."
"I told you we were going to the playoffs," Beverley also said. "Y'all looked at me like I was crazy when I first said that. I f------ told y'all."
Find out what's happening in Southwest Minneapoliswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
With Tuesday's victory in the play-in tournament, the Wolves have officially made the playoffs and will face the No. 2 seeded Memphis Grizzlies Saturday at 2:30 p.m. central in a best-of-seven series.
ALSO READ: Protester Tried To Glue Herself To The Court During Timberwolves Game
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
