See below for Part 1 of an educational video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen) that provides examples of “Flopping”, which beginning on a trial basis this season will result in a non-unsportsmanlike technical foul being assessed:   See below…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 P…Read More

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 – NBA referee Eric Lewis has informed the league office that he is retiring, effective immediately. In light of his decision, the NBA’s investigation into social media activity has been closed.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2023 – The NBA announced today that Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public comments on August 14 and 17 indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless traded to another team.…Read More

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 – San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham has been suspended for two games without pay for pleading guilty to a charge of impaired driving, in violation of the law of the State of North Carolina, the NBA announced today.…Read More

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 – The NBA Board of Governors today approved an in-game flopping penalty and expanded use of the Coach’s Challenge.  Both rule changes will be implemented beginning with the 2023-24 NBA season.…Read More

NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 – The NBA announced today that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league.…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

NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 – The NBA today announced the list of game officials assigned to the NBA Finals 2023 presented by YouTube TV. The championship series between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets tips off on Thursday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.…Read More

NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 – Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been fined $25,000 for violating league rules governing media interview access, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More