Kings coach Malone fined $25,000


Jan 17, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings coach Michael Malone was fined $25,000 for verbal abuse of a game official and not proceeding directly to his locker room following the completion of the game, the NBA announced Sunday.

Malone’s actions occurred after the Kings’ 91-90 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at FedExForum.