When a reporter asked Kidd about the backlash regarding Flagg's position on the court, Kidd's frustration boiled over. He vehemently defended his coaching choices, stating, "I don't give a (expletive) about the criticism.

NEW YORK – Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating and using profane language during a media interview, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, the league announced Monday. The NBA levied the punishment because Kidd publicly criticized officiating and used profane language during a media interview following the Mavericks’ 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Jan.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers | Jason Kidd, players post-game Press Conferences (1.1.26) Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, Cooper Flagg and Max Christie speak to the media after their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.