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NBA Rule Authority – Goaltending and Basket Interference
Here is a great example from last night’s Milwaukee vs. Oklahoma City game of a player legally touching the ball while it is in contact with the rim (an exception to the goaltending and basket interference rules). View video here.…Read More
Cleveland’s Anderson Varejao Receives Flop Warning
Cleveland’s Anderson Varejao received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Cavaliers vs. Nets game on Monday, Dec. 8.
Toronto’s Amir Johnson Receives Flop Warning
Toronto’s Amir Johnson received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Raptors vs. Nuggets game on Monday, Dec. 8.
Golden States Marreese Speights Receives Flop Warning
Golden States Marreese Speights received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Warriors vs. Bulls game on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Indiana’s Hibbert Receives Flop Warning
Indiana’s Roy Hibbert received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers game on Thursday, December 4. Below is a link to video of the play: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2014/12/05/hibbert-receives-flop-warning.…Read More
ORLANDO’S KYLE O’QUINN FINED
NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2014 – Orlando Magic forward Kyle O’Quinn has been fined $15,000 for making excessive contact above the shoulders with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More
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