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
2014 Playoff Points of Emphasis Video
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.
Clippers’ Griffin Suspended
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
Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins Suspended
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 Rondo Receives Flop Warning
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.
Boston’s Rajon Rondo Receives Flop Warning
Boston’s Rajon Rondo received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Celtics vs. Hawks game on Wednesday, April 9.
NBA STATEMENT ON MAVERICKS-WARRIORS GAME
NEW YORK, April 2, 2014 – Rod Thorn, NBA President, Basketball Operations, issued the following statement today regarding a non-call during overtime of the Golden State Warriors’ 122-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks on April 1, at American Airlines Center: “Upon review at the league o…Read More
NBA STATEMENT ON MISSED CALL IN GRIZZLIES-NUGGETS GAME
NEW YORK, April 1, 2014 – Rod Thorn, NBA President, Basketball Operations, issued the following statement today regarding a missed call late in the fourth quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ 94-92 win over the Denver Nuggets on March 31, at Pepsi Center: “Upon review at the league office…Read More
Detroit’s Brandon Jennings Fined $5,000
Detroit’s Brandon Jennings has been fined $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules for the second time this season during the Pistons vs. Bucks game on Monday, March 31.
Point of Emphasis Memo Index
2014-15 Points of Emphasis Memos 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