Explanation of You Make the Call Video: Click here to view video Traveling This is an example of a traveling violation. The player who attempted a field goal was the first to touch the ball.…Read More
THIRD INSTALLMENT of the NBA RULE AUTHORITY
Welcome to our third 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 illegal screen violations.…Read More
BOSTON’S RAJON RONDO SUSPENDED
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 – Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics has been suspended two games without pay for throwing a ball at an official and striking him in the chest, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.…Read More
YOU MAKE THE CALL
Explanation of You Make The call Video: Click Here to view video Illegal Screen, screener moves into trailing defender This is an example of an offensive foul for an illegal screen.…Read More
Correct 5-Second Violation in Lakers-Raptors game 2/12/12
The 5 second violation at end of Toronto-Los Angeles Lakers game was the correct call; actual count was 5.8 seconds. Click Video Here See official NBA rule below: Rule: A thrower-in shall not (1) carry the ball onto the court; (2) fail to release the ball within 5 seconds; (3) touch it on the court …Read More
Second installment of the NBA Rule Authority
Welcome to our second 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 traveling & dribbling violations.…Read More
Incorrect Goaltending Call
With six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, the Blazers’ LaMarcus Aldridge was called for goaltending on a shot attempted by the Thunder’s Kevin Durant (shown below).…Read More
MINNESOTA’S KEVIN LOVE SUSPENDED
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 – Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been suspended two games without pay for driving his foot into the upper body and face of the Houston Rockets’ Luis Scola as Scola was lying on the floor, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President…Read More
LOS ANGELES LAKERS’ MIKE BROWN SUSPENDED, FINED
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 – Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown has been suspended one game without pay and fined $25,000 for making contact with a game official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice Pr…Read More