The Pool Report interview was conducted by Duane Rankin (The Arizona Republic) with Crew Chief David Guthrie following tonight’s Rockets at Suns Game.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Cliff Brunt (Associated Press) with Crew Chief Josh Tiven following tonight’s Rockets at Thunder Game.        QUESTION:  Why were technical fouls called against Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. and Houston coach Ime Udoka with 57.…Read More

Pool Report on the Final Seconds of Tonight’s Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks Game   The Pool Report interview was conducted by Brian Mahoney (Associated Press) with Crew Chief James Williams following tonight’s Pistons at Knicks Game.…Read More

See below for Part 1 of the 2023-24 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Freedom of Movement (Screens, Perimeter + Post) and Traveling: See below for Part 2 of the 2023-24 Points o…Read More

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2024 – Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall have each been suspended one game without pay for instigating and engaging in an on-court altercation during the Heat’s 106-95 victory over the Pelicans on Feb.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Will Guillory (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Curtis Blair following tonight’s Heat at Pelicans Game.   Feb.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Lauren Williams (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) with Crew Chief Karl Lane following tonight’s Raptors at Hawks game.   Feb.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim MacMahon (ESPN.com) with Crew Chief Kevin Scott following tonight’s Suns at Mavericks game. Feb. 22, 2024 QUESTION: Why was Luka Doncic assessed a technical foul? SCOTT: Luka Doncic was assessed a technical for the unsportsmanlike tactic of abruptly…Read More

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 – The NBA announced today that Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended three games without pay for initiating a physical altercation with Phoenix Suns forward-center Drew Eubanks on Feb.…Read More

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2024 – LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating and for questioning the integrity of game officials, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More