Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim Cato (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Thunder at Mavericks game. QUESTION: Should Jalen Williams have been called for a double dribble on his driving dunk at the 1:29 mark in the fourth quarter? ZARBA: The answer…Read More
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle Fined
NEW YORK, May 10, 2024 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating and questioning the integrity of the league and its officials, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Bucks’ Patrick Beverley Suspended
NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 – Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games without pay for forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators and an inappropriate interaction with a reporter during media availability, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive V…Read More
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Fined
NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 – Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 for throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report on an Item Thrown on the Floor During Live Play in the Second Quarter of Tonight’s Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Vinny Benedetto (Denver Gazette) with Crew Chief Marc Davis following tonight’s Timberwolves at Nuggets game.…Read More
Pool Report on the Kicked Ball Violation called on Aaron Nesmith in the Fourth Quarter of tonight’s Pacers at Knicks Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Fred Katz (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Pacers at Knicks game. QUESTION: Upon review, was the kicked ball call against Aaron Nesmith deemed to be correct? ZARBA: On the floor we felt that would be a kicked b…Read More
Pool Report on the Flagrant Foul Penalty 1 called on Joel Embiid in the First Quarter of the New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Keith Pompey (Philadelphia Inquirer) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Knicks at 76ers Game QUESTION: What determined the Joel Embiid Flagrant Foul 1 versus a Flagrant Foul 2? ZARBA: In that situation, the crew gets together,…Read More
Update: 2023-24 Points of Emphasis
On April 22, 2024, the NBA communicated rules advisories to the teams regarding the official playing rules. The advisories are available here. 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 upda…Read More
NBA Announces 36 Officials Selected For 2024 NBA Playoffs Presented By Google Pixel
– Playoff Roster Features 28 Officials With 10 or More Years of NBA Experience – – Ashley Moyer-Gleich Becomes Second Woman Selected to Officiate in NBA Playoffs – NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 – The NBA today announced the list of 36 officials who have earned spots to work the first rou…Read More
Jontay Porter Banned From NBA For Violating League’s Gaming Rules
NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 – The NBA announced today that Jontay Porter, a two-way player recently under contract with the Toronto Raptors, has been banned from the NBA.…Read More