In an effort to curb the unsportsmanlike practice known as “flopping,” the NBA implemented an anti-flopping rule starting in the 2012-13 season.…Read More
Brian McIntyre Named 2012 Splaver/McHugh Award Recipient
CHICAGO -- Brian McIntyre, Senior Communications Advisor to NBA Commissioner David Stern, was named the winner of the 2012 Splaver/McHugh “Tribute to Excellence” Award last night during the NBA’s PR Meetings.…Read More
Jacob R. Butler (1951-2012)
The NBA lost a distinguished member of its family when Jacob R. Butler passed away last Thursday at the age of 61. Butler was a former Chaplain for the Washington Wizards from 1999-2009. A sports enthusiast, Butler was introduced to the Wizards by longtime friend and Hall of Famer, Wes Unseld.…Read More
Miami’s Pittman, Haslem Suspended
Miami Heat center Dexter Pittman has been suspended three games without pay for striking the neck and shoulders of Indiana guard Lance Stephenson, and Miami forward Udonis Haslem has been suspended one game without pay for striking the head and shoulders of Indiana’s Tyler Hansbrough, it was a…Read More
Explanation of Away-from-the-Play Foul Call with 3.1 seconds left in the 4th quarter of Game 6 between the Celtics and Hawks
During the last two minutes of the fourth period or overtime, if a personal foul is assessed against the defensive team prior to the ball being released on a throw-in, it is considered an Away-From-The-Play Foul and the offensive team is awarded one free throw and possession of the ball. With 3.…Read More
YOU MAKE THE CALL
Explanation of You Make the Call Video: Click here to view video Goaltending In this play, the defensive player contacts the basket which causes it to move. That movement affected the balls path causing the miss. This is a goaltending violation.
FIFTH INSTALLMENT of the NBA RULE AUTHORITY
Welcome to our fifth installment of the NBA Rule Authority. Throughout the 2011-12 season, we will be posting on this page explanations to some of the NBA’s more complicated rules to help fans better enjoy the game. This week’s topic is In bound violations.…Read More
FOURTH INSTALLMENT of the NBA RULE AUTHORITY
Welcome to our fourth installment of the NBA Rule Authority. Throughout the 2011-12 season, we will be posting on this page explanations to some of the NBA’s more complicated rules to help fans better enjoy the game. This week’s topic is free throw violations.…Read More
YOU MAKE THE CALL
Explanation of You Make the Call Video: Click here to view video Traveling On this play, as the offensive player jumps to pass or shoot, the defender touches the ball.…Read More