2014-15 RESTRICTED AREA, LOWER DEFENSIVE BOX AND REFEREE COVERAGE ON BLOCK-CHARGE PLAYS

Below is the league’s assessment of officiated events that occurred in the last two minutes of last night’s games which were within five points at the two-minute mark (and during overtime, where applicable). The plays assessed include all calls (whistles) and notable non-calls.…Read More

Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli has been suspended one game without pay for initiating an altercation with Toronto Raptors forward-center Tyler Hansbrough by grabbing his throat, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

  Cleveland’s Kevin Love received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Cavaliers vs. Heat game on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

  Dallas’ Devin Harris received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Mavericks vs. Jazz game on Wednesday, Feb. 11. View here.

Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, discusses controversial in-game calls, and explains the rules of the game. Making The Call: February 5th, 2015 Point of Emphasis: Clear Path Fouls Point of Emphasis: Replay Center Update           &nbs…Read More

Houston’s Trevor Ariza received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Rockets vs. Bulls game on Wednesday, Feb. 4. View here.

2015-16 Points of Emphasis Memos Since the beginning of last season, the NBA Referee Operations Department has regularly distributed Points of Emphasis memos to referees that discuss instructions concerning game rules and their enforcement.…Read More

Sacramento’s Darren Collison received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Kings vs Pacers game on Saturday, Jan 31.

Miami’s Mario Chalmers received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Heat vs. Bucks game on Tuesday, Jan. 27.