Timberwolves' Naz Reid Fined $50,000 for Criticizing Referee

The NBA penalized Reid for questioning the integrity of official Scott Foster during an overtime win over the Rockets.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:35pm

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for criticizing referee Scott Foster's officiating during the team's overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Reid was ejected from the game after disputing a charging call made by Foster in the final minutes of overtime.

Why it matters

The fine highlights the NBA's strict policy against players publicly questioning the integrity of game officials, even in cases where the officiating appears questionable. Reid's ejection came during a game that featured several controversial calls that impacted both teams, raising concerns about the quality of the officiating.

The details

With 4:13 left in overtime and the Timberwolves leading by one point, Reid was called for an offensive foul by Foster. When Reid protested the call, he was issued a technical foul and ejected from the game. Replays showed Reid telling Foster, "Stop that s***, bro. He's moving." The NBA later acknowledged that Foster's crew missed several key calls in the final minutes of regulation and overtime that could have altered the outcome of the game.

  • On March 25, 2026, the Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 110-108 in overtime.
  • On March 26, 2026, the NBA announced that Naz Reid had been fined $50,000 for his actions.

The players

Naz Reid

A center for the Minnesota Timberwolves who was ejected from the game and later fined $50,000 by the NBA for questioning the integrity of the officiating.

Scott Foster

An NBA referee who made several controversial calls during the Timberwolves-Rockets game, leading to Reid's ejection and fine.

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What they’re saying

“Stop that s***, bro. He's moving.”

— Naz Reid, Timberwolves Center

What’s next

The Timberwolves will play the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, March 28, 2026, without the suspended Naz Reid.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the NBA's strict policies regarding player criticism of officials, even in cases where the officiating appears questionable. The fine imposed on Naz Reid serves as a warning to other players about the consequences of publicly questioning the integrity of game officials.