NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2015 – Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the Pistons’ 114-111 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, Jan. 12, at Air Canada Centre, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More
Brooklyn’s Garnett Suspended; Houston’s Howard Fined
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2015 – Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett has been suspended one game without pay for initiating an altercation with Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard and headbutting him. Howard was fined $15,000 for pushing Garnett in the neck area.…Read More
Washington’s Nene Receives Flop Warning
Jan. 10, 2015 Washington’s Nene received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Wizards vs. Bulls game on Friday, Jan. 9.
Point of Emphasis Memo Index
2014-15 Points of Emphasis Memos #5 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
INDIANA’S C.J. WATSON FINED $5,000
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2015 – Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Watson has been fined $5,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules for the second time this season.…Read More
Indiana’s C.J. Watson Receives Flop Warning
December 27, 2014 Indiana’s C.J. Watson received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Pacers vs. Pistons game on Friday, Dec. 26.
Point of Emphasis Memo Index
2014-15 Points of Emphasis Memos #4 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
Chicago’s Nikola Mirotic Receives Flop Warning
December 23, 2014 Chicago’s Nikola Mirotic received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Bulls vs. Raptors game on Monday, Dec. 22. View here.
Making The Call
Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, discusses controversial in-game calls, and explains the rules of the game.…Read More
Milwaukees Larry Sanders Suspended
NEW YORK, Dec 18, 2014 – Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders has been suspended one game without pay for pushing Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum in the back as he elevated toward the basket, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More