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

Clippers’ Matt Barnes Fined

Dec. 13, 2014 – Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes has been fined $25,000 for kicking a water bottle into the stands and directing profane language at fans, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

Charlotte’s Gary Neal Receives Flop Warning

Charlotte’s Gary Neal received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Hornets vs. Grizzlies game on Friday, Dec 12. View video.