Heat center Bam Adebayo has been fined $50K for “making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language toward a game official,” the NBA announced ( via Twitter ). The incident happened following Miami’s 106-104 loss to Minnesota Friday night.

Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo has been fined $50,000 for making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President,

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and center Bam Adebayo left Friday night’s 106-104 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves upset and frustrated. Not just because the Heat wasted a fourth-quarter lead for the sixth time in its last seven losses, but also because of the officiating.

Ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra commented was asked about 3x All-Star Bam Adebayo getting hit

A day after the Heat's 106-104 loss, the NBA announced it was fining Adebayo $50,000 for making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language at a game official following the end of the fourth quarter.