12:31 PM PT — Puka Nacua was just hit with a hefty punishment for criticizing refs this week … as he was just fined $25,000 over the controversial comments.

Another day, and Puka Nucua is back in hot water … this time after taking a shot at the referees on social media after the Rams’ 38-37 loss on Thursday Night Football, only to quickly delete the post!

The Rams’ star receiver — who had a huge game on the field — posted the message on X just a few minutes after his Rams squad lost to the Seahawks on a two-point conversion in overtime, which didn’t come without controversy thanks to a ruling on the play that resulted in points for Seattle.

“Can you say I was wrong. Appreciate you stripes for your contribution. Lol.” Puka wrote, referencing something he recently said during his stream with Adin Ross, where he accused refs of making calls simply to get some TV airtime.

The media also asked Rams head coach Sean McVay about the since-deleted post during his post-game media sesh, and it was obvious he wasn’t yet in the know.

“I can’t answer questions about something that I’m not aware of,” McVay said. “I have to have more information before I answer any of those kinds of questions.”

Of course, the ref controversy comes after Nacua was accused of imitating an anti-Semitic dance during the Ross and N3on stream, which he apologized for, saying he had no idea he was doing anything wrong.

Nick Reiner is spending his days in an L.A. jail, dealing with the aftermath of the violent murders of his parents, and he’s not been able to fully process it … TMZ has learned.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ … Nick is not reeling in grief. Rather, he’s “in a fog”  … in no small part due to his medical condition and the meds he’s taking.

Our source goes on to characterize Nick as “calm,” “cognizant,” and “dazed” — adding Nick isn’t even close to processing what happened.

TMZ broke the story … Nick had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. In the weeks leading up to the murders, we’re told he was out of control. Our sources characterized Nick as “erratic” and “dangerous.” As we reported, he was recently treated at an L.A.-based rehab facility that specializes in mental health and substance abuse and was under the care of a psychiatrist.

The next episode of “Saturday Night Live” will be Bowen Yang‘s last.

The beloved cast member will be making his final “goodbyes” tomorrow, ending a 7-year run with the NBC program, sources close to the situation tell TMZ.

Should be noted, Bowen’s good friend and “Wicked” costar Ariana Grande is tomorrow night’s host.

The Hollywood Reporter was first to report Yang’s planned departure.

The comedian started as a writer for the show in 2018, but since joining the cast in 2019, his career has skyrocketed.

He’s appeared in huge blockbuster films like “Wicked,” and his “Las Culturistas” podcast — which he co-hosts with Matt Rogers — was awarded Podcast of the Year by the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards.

This is the latest of many ‘SNL’ exits this year. Before the season started, Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, John Higgins, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim all left.