2011-12 NBA Officiating Points of Emphasis video contains examples of plays that show key Points of Emphasis areas that should be reviewed as you head into the 2011-12 season.
NBA Institutes Concussion Policy
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2011 – The National Basketball Association today announced the institution of a concussion management program designed to safeguard the neurological health of NBA players through a comprehensive framework of education, clinical management and data collection and analysis.…Read More
NBA Commissioner David Stern Statement
NEW YORK, December 9, 2011 – In response to inquiries, NBA Commissioner David Stern released the following statement: “Since the NBA purchased the New Orleans Hornets, final responsibility for significant management decisions lies with the Commissioner’s Office in consultation with tea…Read More
NBA Board of Governors Ratify 10-Year CBA
NEW YORK -- The NBA Board of Governors has ratified a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement, enabling training camps and the free agency period for the 2011-12 season to begin on Fri., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. ET. As previously announced, the NBA will begin its 66th season on Christmas Day.…Read More
Letter From the Commissioner
Click here to read NBA Commissioner David Stern’s letter to the fans.
NBA tips off season with five games on Christmas Day
NEW YORK -- The NBA today announced that the league’s 66th season will tip off Christmas Day with a five-game slate, contingent on timely ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement.…Read More
Pending agreement, season to open Dec. 25
NBA Commissioner David Stern said early Saturday morning that, if the tentative agreement reached between the owners and players is completed and ratified, he is hopeful of having a 66-game season, beginning on Christmas Day.…Read More
McIntyre to Receive Hall of Fame 2011 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award
Springfield, Mass.,June 2, 2011 – NBA Executive Brian McIntyre, who has spent over 30 years in the league office, has been selected to receive the 2011 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced today.…Read More
NBA Commissioner David Statement On The Retirement of NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal
MIAMI, June 1, 2011 – NBA Commissioner David Stern issued the following statement today regarding the retirement of NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal: “For 19 seasons, Shaquille O’Neal was literally and figuratively an NBA giant.…Read More
HOF Class of 2011 Announced
HOUSTON, Tex. and SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that 10 individuals have been named as the Class of 2011 to be honored August 11-13 during this year’s Enshrinement Ceremonies, presented by NIKE.…Read More