See below for Part 1 of the 2026 Playoffs 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 2026 Playoffs Points…Read More

NEW YORK, April 15, 2026 – Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 and assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 upon league office review for making unnecessary and reckless contact with Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo that created a significant injury risk, it was announced today by Ja…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone (Charlotte Observer) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following Heat at Hornets game.  April 14, 2026   QUESTION: Why was the play not reviewed in real time? ZARBA: The play wasn’t whistled in real time. Play continued with a fast break.…Read More

– Playoff Roster Features 29 Officials With 10 or More Years of NBA Experience –  NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 – The NBA today announced the 36 officials who have been selected to officiate the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google.…Read More

NEW YORK, April 9, 2026 – The NBA announced today that the Orlando Magic organization has been fined $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules.…Read More

Pool Report from Tonight’s Magic at Mavericks Game The Pool Report interview was conducted by Mike Curtis (Dallas Morning News) with Crew Chief Justin Van Duyne following tonight’s Orlando at Dallas game. April 3, 2026   QUESTION: I’m curious about the Jason Kidd ejection.…Read More

NEW YORK, March 27, 2026 – Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid has been fined $50,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Chris Hine (Minnesota Star-Tribune) with Crew Chief Scott Foster following tonight’s Rockets at Timberwolves game.…Read More

NEW YORK, March 22, 2026 – Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie have each been suspended one game without pay for fighting and escalating an on-court altercation which spilled over into the spectator stands, it was announced today by James Jon…Read More

Pool Report on Technical Fouls Called on Luka Dončić & Goga Bitadze and the Replay Review with 4.7 Seconds remaining in the Lakers at Magic Game   The Pool Report interview was conducted by Dick Scanlon (The Associated Press) with Crew Chief Marc Davis following tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers…Read More