Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was fined $35,000 for "public criticism of the officiating and using profane language during a media interview," the NBA announced Monday.
Following Saturday's 111-107 road loss to the Houston Rockets, Kidd criticized referees for not calling a foul on rookie Cooper Flaggduring a crucial late-game drive to the basket.
"I saw a foul," Kidd said. "(Officials) Sean (Wright), Simone (Jelks), and Jason (Goldenberg) were awful tonight. The referees were unacceptable. It's a foul, and he needs to be at the free-throw line. Now, does he make both? That's up to the player, but the referees did not do their job. They were terrible."