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
NBA Corrects Scoring Error from Bucks-Raptors Game on Nov. 21
NEW YORK, November 22, 2014 – The NBA announced today that a scoring error was made during the Milwaukee Bucks-Toronto Raptors game on Nov. 21 at Air Canada Centre, which impacted the final score of the game but not the final outcome of the game.…Read More
Detroit’s Brandon Jennings Receives Flop Warning
Detroit’s Brandon Jennings received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Pistons vs. Suns game on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Los Angeles Lakers’ Nick Young Receives Flop Warning
Los Angeles Lakers’ Nick Young received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Lakers vs. Hawks game on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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
Minnesota’s Kevin Martin Receives Flop Warning
Description: Minnesota’s Kevin Martin received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Timberwolves vs. Nets game on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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