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Rockets PG Fred VanVleet Fined for Ejection

Fred VanVleet's pockets are burning for the Houston Rockets.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) brings the ball up the court as Indiana Pacers forward Johnny Furphy (12) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Nov 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) brings the ball up the court as Indiana Pacers forward Johnny Furphy (12) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is paying the price after arguing with the referees against the Portland Trail Blazers.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, VanVleet has been punished by the league.

"The NBA has fined Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet $50,000 for his profane outbursts directed at the refs upon being thrown out the game," Haynes tweeted.

VanVleet, 30, was ejected in the final seconds of the Rockets loss on Saturday night against the Blazers, and while there was some concern regarding a potential suspension, the veteran point guard won't be required to miss any time.

So far this season, VanVleet is averaging 14.5 points, 6.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game and is a key piece for the Rockets. Houston will be happy to have him back in the starting lineup alongside Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun.

The Rockets are 12-6 on the season after the team fell to the Blazers on Saturday night.

VanVleet will now look to help the Rockets bounce back as they try to put the loss against the Blazers behind them when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in an important NBA Cup game that could decide whether or not Houston advances to the quarterfinals. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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