Albert Sanders, Jr. Named Head of NBA Referee Operations

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 – The NBA announced today that Albert Sanders, Jr., a Google executive, has been named Executive Vice President, Head of Referee Operations.  He will begin on Oct. 2 and report to President, League Operations Byron Spruell.…Read More

Educational Video: Flopping

See below for Part 1 of an educational video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen) that provides examples of “Flopping”, which beginning on a trial basis this season will result in a non-unsportsmanlike technical foul being assessed:   See below…Read More

2023-24 Points Of Emphasis

See below for Part 1 of the 2023-24 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Freedom of Movement (Screens, Perimeter + Post) and Traveling:   See below for Part 2 of the 2023-24 P…Read More

NBA Statement Regarding Referee Eric Lewis

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 – NBA referee Eric Lewis has informed the league office that he is retiring, effective immediately. In light of his decision, the NBA’s investigation into social media activity has been closed.

San Antonio Spurs’ Devonte’ Graham Suspended

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 – San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham has been suspended for two games without pay for pleading guilty to a charge of impaired driving, in violation of the law of the State of North Carolina, the NBA announced today.…Read More

2022-23 NBA Officiating Last Two Minute Reports

Below is the league’s assessment of officiated events that occurred in the last two minutes of games that were at or within three points during any point in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter (and overtime, where applicable).…Read More