This afternoon I announced that, following the completion of a thorough investigation into an audio recording obtained by TMZ, I banned Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA, effective immediately. Mr.…Read More

NEW YORK, April 29, 2014 – Dallas Mavericks’ forward-center DeJuan Blair has been suspended one game without pay for kicking center Tiago Splitter of the San Antonio Spurs in the head, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

Washington Wizard’s forward-center Nene has been suspended one game without pay for head-butting and grabbing guard-forward Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls around the neck with both hands and attempting to throw him down.…Read More

NEW YORK, April 24, 2014 – Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts has been fined $20,000 for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, April 21, 2014 – Rod Thorn, NBA President, Basketball Operations, issued the following statement today regarding a play late in the fourth quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 122-120 win over the Houston Rockets on April 20, at Toyota Center: “After video review by the lea…Read More

NEW YORK, April 20, 2014 – Rod Thorn, NBA President, Basketball Operations, issued the following statement today regarding a play late in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on April 19, at Staples Center: “After reviewing postgame…Read More

Joe Borgia, Vice President of Referee Operations, details the 2014 Playoff Points of Emphasis, including Freedom of Movement, Illegal Screens, Traveling, Point of Contact, Push/Pull Plays, Verticality, Flagrant Fouls and Delay of Game.

The Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin has received a one-game suspension without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2013-14 season, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

The Sacramento Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins has received a one-game suspension without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2013-14 season, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.…Read More

Toronto’s Kyle Lowry received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Raptors vs. 76ers game on Wednesday, April 9.