Wolves' D'Angelo Russell fined $20K for "inappropriate language" to ref

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell will be opening his wallet after "directing inappropriate language toward a game official," the NBA says.

The league announced a $20,000 fine for Russell's infraction on Monday.

Though the league did not disclose what Russell said, it indicated the exchange happened during the Wolves' 135-128 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

Russell was ejected from that game, along with teammate Rudy Gobert. Gobert's ejection was for tripping OKC's Kenrich Williams.

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