NEW YORK, June 9, 2021 – The NBA announced today it has fined Miami Heat President Pat Riley $25,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule. The fine is in response to comments Riley made during a June 4 radio interview regarding the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James.
NBA Announces Officials for Second Round of 2021 NBA Playoffs
The NBA has announced the officials selected to work the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs:
Dallas’ Kristaps Porzingis Fined
NEW YORK, May 25, 2021 – The National Basketball Association has fined Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis $50,000 for violating the rule prohibiting players from going into any bar, club, lounge, or similar establishment, regardless of the player’s vaccination status, it was announced…Read More
2020-21 NBA Coach’s Challenge Reviews
The Coach’s Challenge allows a head coach to trigger one instant replay review per game of a (1) called foul, (2) called out-of-bounds violation or (3) called goaltending or basket interference violation.…Read More
POOL REPORT ON THE OUT OF BOUNDS CALL IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS AT PHILADELPHIA 76ERS GAME
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY KEITH POMPEY (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) WITH CREW CHIEF ERIC LEWIS FOLLOWING TODAY’S WASHINGTON WIZARDS AT PHILADELPHIA 76ERS GAME May 23, 2021 QUESTION: On the out of bounds call on Russell Westbrook with 37.…Read More
Update: 2020-21 Points of Education
Please see below for videos regarding the 2020-21 Points of Education Playoffs Update (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen).…Read More
NBA Announces 36 Officials Selected For 2021 Playoffs
NEW YORK, May 17, 2021 – The NBA today announced the list of 36 officials who earned spots to work the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The same group also comprises the officiating staff for the State Farm NBA Play-In Tournament.…Read More
Kyrie Irving And Brooklyn Nets Fined
NEW YORK, May 5, 2021 – Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving and the Nets organization have each been fined $35,000 for violating league rules governing media interview access, the NBA announced today.…Read More
POOL REPORT ON THE EJECTIONS THAT OCCURRED IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF TONIGHT’S NEW YORK KNICKS AT MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES GAME
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY PETER EDMISTON (THE ATHLETIC) WITH CREW CHIEF TONY BROTHERS FOLLOWING TONIGHT’S NEW YORK KNICKS AT MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES GAME May 3, 2021 QUESTION: What were the circumstances that led to the ejection of Taylor Jenkins? BROTHERS: “There was a drive to the basket, and he…Read More
POOL REPORT ON THE EJECTIONS ON RICK CARLISLE AND LUKA DONCIC IN TONIGHT’S SACRAMENTO KINGS AT DALLAS MAVERICKS GAME
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY TIM MACMAHON (ESPN) WITH CREW CHIEF RODNEY MOTT FOLLOWING TONIGHT’S SACRAMENTO KINGS AT DALLAS MAVERICKS GAME May 2, 2021 QUESTION: Why was the first technical foul called on Luka Doncic? MOTT: “The first technical foul was called after a correct call, offensive foul, and …Read More