The Pool Report interview was conducted by Tomer Azarly (ClutchPoints) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following today’s Nuggets at Clippers game.   April 26, 2025   QUESTION: There was that altercation at the end of the first half there.…Read More

Below is the league’s assessment of officiated events that occurred in the last two minutes of games that were at or within three points during any point in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter (and overtime, where applicable).…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Omari Sankofa II (Detroit Free Press) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following today’s Knicks at Pistons game.   April 24, 2025   QUESTION: Late in the game it appears that Jalen Brunson commits a backcourt violation. Looking for clarification on that rule.…Read More

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.…Read More

Pool Report on the Technical Fouls Called on Atlanta’s Trae Young during tonight’s Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic Game   The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jason Beede (Orlando Sentinel) with Crew Chief James Williams following tonight’s Atlanta at Orlando Game   April 15, 2025   Q…Read More

See below for Part 1 of the 2025 Playoffs Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Verticality and Straight-Line Pathway Plays: See below for Part 2 of the 2025 Playoffs Points of Emphasis vid…Read More

Below are the results of Coach’s Challenges reviews for the 2024-25 Regular Season.

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, with Crew Chief Bill Kennedy following today’s Brooklyn at Minnesota game.   April 11, 2025   QUESTION:  Why was Anthony Edwards assessed a technical foul in the second quarter?  KENNEDY: Anthony Edwards was assessed a t…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Cliff Brunt, Associated Press with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following today’s Lakers at Thunder game.   April 8, 2025   QUESTION: Why was Luka Dončić assessed his first technical foul by J.T. Orr? BROTHERS:  He directed profanity at a game official.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone, Charlotte Observer with Crew Chief Karl Lane following today’s Grizzlies at Hornets game.   April 8, 2025   QUESTION: What did you see during the video review to upgrade the foul on KJ Simpson to a Flagrant 2?  LANE: After the review we felt…Read More