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
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Fined and Assessed Flagrant Foul
NEW YORK, April 15, 2026 – Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 and assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 upon league office review for making unnecessary and reckless contact with Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo that created a significant injury risk, it was announced today by Ja…Read More
Pool Report From the Miami at Charlotte Game Tonight
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone (Charlotte Observer) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following Heat at Hornets game. April 14, 2026 QUESTION: Why was the play not reviewed in real time? ZARBA: The play wasn’t whistled in real time. Play continued with a fast break.…Read More
NBA Announces 36 Officials Selected For 2026 NBA Playoffs Presented by Google
– Playoff Roster Features 29 Officials With 10 or More Years of NBA Experience – NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 – The NBA today announced the 36 officials who have been selected to officiate the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google.…Read More
2025-26 NBA Coach’s Challenge Reviews
Below are the results of Coach’s Challenges reviews for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
Orlando Magic Fined
NEW YORK, April 9, 2026 – The NBA announced today that the Orlando Magic organization has been fined $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules.…Read More
Pool Report on Technical Fouls and Ejections From Magic-Mavericks Game
Pool Report from Tonight’s Magic at Mavericks Game The Pool Report interview was conducted by Mike Curtis (Dallas Morning News) with Crew Chief Justin Van Duyne following tonight’s Orlando at Dallas game. April 3, 2026 QUESTION: I’m curious about the Jason Kidd ejection.…Read More
Timberwolves’ Reid Fined
NEW YORK, March 27, 2026 – Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid has been fined $50,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report from Tonight’s Houston at Minnesota Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Chris Hine (Minnesota Star-Tribune) with Crew Chief Scott Foster following tonight’s Rockets at Timberwolves game.…Read More
NBA Announces Penalties From Thunder-Wizards Game
NEW YORK, March 22, 2026 – Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie have each been suspended one game without pay for fighting and escalating an on-court altercation which spilled over into the spectator stands, it was announced today by James Jon…Read More