NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 – Los Angeles Lakers center-forward Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2026 – Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating and using profane language during a media interview, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2026 – Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing, berating, and making inadvertent contact with a game official, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2026 – Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, it was announced today by the NBA.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Kellan Olson (98.7 FM Arizona Sports KMVP) with Crew Chief Curtis Blair following tonight’s Nets at Suns game.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Noah Levick (NBC Sports Philadelphia) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following today’s Knicks at 76ers game.  January 24, 2026   QUESTION: On the successful Sixers challenge where the defensive foul on Paul George was overturned with 9.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Gina Mizell, Philadelphia Inquirer with Crew Chief John Goble following tonight’s Rockets at 76ers game.     QUESTION: Why was the Tyrese Maxey attempt at the end of regulation not reviewed for goaltending? GOBLE: By rule, a goaltending would have to b…Read More

See below for the latest 2025-26 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Closeouts on Jump Shots (High Fives, Landing Space) and Straight-Line Pathway Plays:

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 – Boston Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 – Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his sixth Flagrant Foul point of the 2025-26 regular season, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More