Fined $25,000 for Inappropriate Language Toward Officials After Game 4 Loss

The NBA has fined Lakers guard Luke Kennard $25,000 following an incident involving inappropriate language directed at referees. The verbal exchange occurred after Los Angeles suffered a 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. The league announced the penalty on Monday alongside a fine for teammate Marcus Smart. The post-game interaction also resulted in the ejection of rookie Adou Thiero as tensions flared following the Lakers' double-digit defeat against the Rockets.