NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2023 – Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report on the ejection of Jae’Sean Tate during the third quarter of tonight’s New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Kelly Iko (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Tyler Ford following tonight’s Pelicans at Rockets game. QUESTION: Why was Jae’Sean Tate given two technical fouls? FORD: The first technical foul was given for an overt gesture in resentment to the call…Read More
Pool Report on the ejection of Adrian Griffin during the third quarter of tonight’s Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Dustin Dopirak (Indianapolis Star) with Crew Chief Kevin Cutler following tonight’s Bucks at Pacers game. QUESTION: Why was Adrian Griffin assessed a double technical foul and ejected in the third period? CUTLER: The first technical foul was f…Read More
Pool Report on the ejection of Giannis Antetokounmpo during the third quarter of tonight’s Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jim Owczarski (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) with Crew Chief Rodney Mott following tonight’s Pistons at Bucks game. QUESTION: Explain why Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for a technical foul at the 3:47 mark of the second quarter.…Read More
Pool Report on the D’Angelo Russell Ejection from tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Anthony Chiang (Miami Herald) with Crew Chief James Williams following tonight’s Lakers at Heat Game. QUESTION: What did D’Angelo Russell do to warrant an ejection in the third quarter tonight? WILLIAM: D’Angelo Russell received his …Read More
Pool Report on the Draymond Green Offensive Basket Interference Call Overturn in the Fourth Quarter of Tonight’s Warriors at Thunder Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Joel Lorenzi (The Oklahoman) with Crew Chief Mitchell Ervin following tonight’s Warriors at Thunder game. November 3, 2023 QUESTION: Please explain why Draymond (Green) wasn’t called for an offensive interference on final Warriors possession.…Read More
76ers’ Joel Embiid Fined
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 – Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $35,000 for repeatedly making an obscene gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
NBA Imposes Penalty On Phoenix Suns For Early Free Agency Discussions
NEW YORK, October 25, 2023 – The NBA announced today that the Phoenix Suns violated league rules governing the timing of this season’s free agency discussions and that the league has rescinded the 2024 second-round Draft pick (Denver’s own) that Phoenix acquired from Orlando in a prior trade.…Read More
Rockets’ Dillon Brooks Fined
NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 – Houston Rockets guard-forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for recklessly making contact with Indiana Pacers center Daniel Theis in the groin area, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Referees Intae Hwang and Sha’Rae Mitchell Named NBA Staff Officials
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 – NBA G League referees Intae Hwang and Sha’Rae Mitchell have been named full-time NBA staff officials for the 2023-24 season, it was announced today by Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Training.…Read More