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
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.
NBA Fines Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden For Public Trade Demands
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2023 – The NBA announced today that Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public comments on August 14 and 17 indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless traded to another team.…Read More
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
NBA Board Of Governors Approves In-Game Flopping Penalty And Expanded Use Of Coach’s Challenge
NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 – The NBA Board of Governors today approved an in-game flopping penalty and expanded use of the Coach’s Challenge. Both rule changes will be implemented beginning with the 2023-24 NBA season.…Read More
NBA Suspends Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant For 25 Games With Conditions For Reinstatement
NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 – The NBA announced today that Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league.…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