NEW YORK – Boston Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown got what he expected on Monday when he was fined $35,000 for postgame comments in which he criticized officials and said, “They can fine me whatever they want.” Brown complained to reporters after Saturday night's 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs,

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was fined a whopping $35K by the NBA for criticizing the referees to the media (and on social media).

In an expletive-filled postgame tirade, Boston forward Jaylen Brown calls out crew chief by name for lack of fouls called in loss to Spurs.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has picked up a lofty fine after making comments about the officiating in Saturday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn't hold back while criticizing the officials during a profanity-laced postgame interview after Boston's 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

Will Tatum fit into how the team has been playing when he comes back, or will the Celtics revert to a version where he is the center of everything?

The loss knocked the Celtics out of sole possession of the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, as they now share the standing with the New York Knicks at an identical 24-14. Even with the defeat, Boston is in a much better position than the vast majority of prognosticators foresaw before the campaign.

Monday night’s 98–96 loss to the Indiana Pacers dropped the Celtics to 8-12 in “clutch” games (defined as games within five points with under five minutes remaining). Those 12 losses account for 80 percent of Boston’s 15 defeats this season.