Explanation of You Make The Call Video: Click here to view video Illegal Contact With/By Shooter on a Rip-Through Move A defensive player may extend his arm or arms into the space between him and an offensive player with the ball, provided that no contact is made.…Read More
HEAT’S JAMES, THUNDER’S WESTBROOK NAMED PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NEW YORK -- The Miami Heat’s LeBron James and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 29.…Read More
MILWAUKEE’S STEPHEN JACKSON SUSPENDED
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2012 – Milwaukee Bucks forward Stephen Jackson has been suspended one game for verbal abuse of a game official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.…Read More
PHOENIX’S ROBIN LOPEZ SUSPENDED
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 – Robin Lopez of the Phoenix Suns has been suspended one game without pay for improper conduct towards a game official, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.…Read More
THE NBA RULE AUTHORITY
Welcome to our first 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.…Read More
Missed Kicked Ball Violation
With 5.4 seconds remaining in the Indiana-Golden State game on Jan. 20, Pacers guard George Hill intentionally kicked the ball away from Warriors guard Monta Ellis during his cross over dribble. According to rule no. 10, Section IV.…Read More
Howard Continues to Lead in Second All-Star Ballot Returns
NEW YORK -- Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls top the Eastern Conference, while Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Western Conference after the second returns of 2012 NBA All-Star Balloting presente…Read More
Bulls’ Rose, Lakers’ Bryant Named NBA Players of the Week
NEW YORK -- The Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 15. Rose averaged 24.0 points and 9.…Read More
Wade Basket Was Legal
The Dwyane Wade basket shown in the below video is a legal basketball move. Wade gathered the ball with his right foot on the floor: his first step is when both feet touch the floor simultaneously and his second is when he steps forward with his right foot.