During the preseason, the league had the opportunity to review the frequency and happenstance by which players touch the ball after made baskets, and calibrate the interpretation of the delay-of-game violation.…Read More

2013-14 NBA Officials’ Points of Emphasis and New Rule Interpretations.

NEW DELAY-OF-GAME INTERPRETATION FOR 2013-14: PLAYERS TOUCHING THE BALL AFTER A MADE BASKET According to Rule 12 II a (2), a delay of game is called for “interfering with the ball after a successful field goal or free throw.…Read More

The Heat’s Chris Bosh has been fined $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Following is a link of Bob Delaney’s appearance (via Cisco TelePresence), which aired tonight on NBA TV GameTime. Bob talks about the Manu Ginobili flagrant foul on Tony Allen from Tuesday night as well as referee defense (reviews three examples) and the patience required of a referee in antic…Read More

The Heat’s LeBron James and the Pacers’ David West have been fined $5,000 each for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Pacers’ Lance Stephenson has been fined $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Memphis Grizzlies Tony Allen has been fined $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules during the Grizzlies vs. Spurs game on May 21.

The National Basketball Association Concussion Policy is designed to maximize the neurological health of NBA players by providing a framework of education and clinical management. The policy was created under the core principle that each concussion, and each athlete, is unique.…Read More

The New York Knicks J.R. Smith has been fined $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules during the Pacers vs. Knicks game on May 5.