Matt BarnesLos Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes was fined $25,000 for what the NBA determined was “inappropriate language directed toward a fan” during Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. According to Barnes — who is no stranger to Twitter rants (and being punished for them) — that “fan” was actually Suns owner Robert Sarver, who Barnes claims fired the opening salvo in their exchange.


It remains to be seen if the NBA punishes Barnes further for his Twitter rant, but something tells us a guy who’s made nearly $16 million in his career — and could make almost $7 million over the next two seasons — won’t be appearing at a Costco check stand any time soon.

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