Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for using inappropriate language aimed at a fan.
Barnes directed his comment toward the mother of Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the Clippers’ 115-109 loss on Wednesday night in the Western Conference semifinal playoff series in the Toyota Center.
Barnes later apologized, saying he didn’t know the woman was Harden’s mother.
The 34-year-old Barnes has a history of drawing fines for his behavior on the court. In January, he was fined $25,000 for inappropriate language aimed at a fan. In December, he was reprimanded by the league and docked $25,000 for throwing a water bottle and directing profane language at fans.