See below for Part 1 of the 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): See below for Part 2 of the 2025-26 Points of Emphasis…Read More
Philadelphia 76ers Fined
NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2025 – The NBA announced today that the Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $100,000 for violating league injury reporting rules. The 76ers failed to accurately disclose the game availability status of Joel Embiid prior to their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 30.…Read More
Pool Report on the Final Seconds of Regulation and the Review that occurred at the End of the First Overtime in Tonight’s Hawks at 76ers Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Gina Mizell (Philadelphia Inquirer) with Crew Chief James Capers following tonight’s Atlanta at Philadelphia game. November 30, 2025 QUESTION: At the end of overtime, with 0.…Read More
Pool Report on tonight’s Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Andrew Schlecht (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Josh Tiven following tonight’s Minnesota at Oklahoma City Game.…Read More
Pool Report on the Final Seconds of tonight’s Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Gary Washburn (Boston Globe) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonight’s Detroit at Boston Game. November 26, 2025 QUESTION: What constituted the change from the two-shot foul to the three-shot foul? BROTHERS: The call on the floor was a two-…Read More
Phoenix’s Brooks Fined
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2025 – Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $35,000 for confronting and directing inappropriate language toward game officials, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Cleveland Cavaliers Fined $100,000
NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 – The NBA announced today that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100,000 for violating the league’s Player Participation Policy.…Read More
Pool Report on why a Foul was not Called on James Harden’s three-point attempt with 6.3 Seconds left in the LA Clippers at Philadelphia Game Tonight.
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Keith Pompey (Philadelphia Inquirer) with Crew Chief Curtis Blair following tonight’s Clippers at 76ers game. November 17, 2025 QUESTION: Why was a foul not called on James Harden’s three-point jumper with 6.…Read More
Pool Report on the Delay of Game Violations called in Tonight’s Bulls at Jazz Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Andy Larsen (Salt Lake Tribune) with Crew Chief Marc Davis following tonight’s Chicago at Utah game. November 16, 2025 QUESTION: Why were the Jazz called for the first delay of game tonight? DAVIS: Keyonte George at the beginning of the game as…Read More
Phoenix’s Brooks Fined
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2025 – Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for making a lewd gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More