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