DENVER’S ARRON AFFLALO FINED

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2014 – Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo has been fined $15,000 for making excessive contact above the shoulders with Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

NBA Rule Authority – Restricted Area and Verticality Plays

Welcome to a new installment of the NBA Rule Authority. Throughout the season we will be posting videos and explanations to some of the NBA’s more complicated rules to help fans better enjoy the game. Below is an example of our verticality rule in the Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors game on Nov. 30.…Read More

Charlotte’s PJ Hairston Receives Flop Warning

Charlotte’s PJ Hairston received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Hornets vs. Warriors game on Friday, Nov. 28. Below is a link to video of the play: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/originals/2014/11/30/bbops-pj-hairston-flop-112814-pr.nba/index.…Read More

Los Angeles Lakers’ Ronnie Price Suspended

NEW YORK,  Los Angeles Lakers guard Ronnie Price has been suspended one game without pay for hitting New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers on the side of the head with his right forearm as Rivers elevated for a layup, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

Denver’s Darrell Arthur Suspended

Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur has been suspended one game without pay for shoving Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters in the back as he elevated for a layup, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

New York’s J.R. Smith Suspended

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2014 – New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has been suspended one game without pay for striking Washington Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. in the groin, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More