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), Traveling and Non-Basketball Moves: See below for Part 2 o…Read More
Kings’ Mike Brown Fined
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 – Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing a game official during live play, and for publicly criticizing the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Raptors’ Darko Rajaković Fined
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 – Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković has been fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Warriors’ Draymond Green Reinstated After 12-Game Suspension
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2024 – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been reinstated following his suspension for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić on Dec. 12, 2023, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Brooklyn Nets Fined $100,000
NEW YORK, January 4, 2024 – The NBA announced today that the Brooklyn Nets organization has been fined $100,000 for violating the league’s Player Participation Policy in connection with the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 27 at Barclays Center.…Read More
Pool Report on LeBron James’ Two-Point Field Goal in Final Seconds of Fourth Quarter in Tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jace Frederick (Pioneer Press) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonight’s Lakers at Timberwolves game. QUESTION: Why was the LeBron James shot with 2.…Read More
Pool Report on the Final Seconds of the Fourth Quarter in Tonight’s Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Will Guillory (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Mitchell Ervin following tonight’s Grizzlies at Pelicans game. QUESTION: What led to the foul call against Jonas Valanciunas with 0.4 seconds left in regulation? ERVIN: Great question.…Read More
Rockets’ Dillon Brooks and Ime Udoka Fined
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 – Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticizing the officiating, and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game of…Read More
Pool Report on Two Different Replay Scenarios and the First Technical Foul Called on Dillon Brooks during tonight’s Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jim Owczarski (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) with Crew Chief Bill Kennedy following tonight’s Rockets at Bucks game.…Read More
Pool Report on the Technical Foul called on Luka Doncic Called in the First Quarter of Tonight’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Maverick’s Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim Cato (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Curtis Blair following tonight’s Timberwolves at Mavericks game. QUESTION: What did Luka say that caused the first quarter technical to be called? BLAIR: After a no call, Luka overtly gestures by h…Read More