NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 – The NBA today announced the list of 36 officials who have earned spots to work the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel. The same group also comprises the officiating staff available for the AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament.…Read More

NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 – The NBA today denied the Dallas Mavericks’ protest of their 127-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors on March 22, 2023. The Mavericks’ protest asserted that, with approximately two minutes remaining in the third quarter, the officials did not properly administer an …Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by C.J. Holmes (San Francisco Chronicle) with Crew Chief Courtney Kirkland following tonight’s Thunder and Warriors game.   QUESTION:  It was clear Jalen Williams was at the scorer’s table prior to the stoppage of play.…Read More

NEW YORK, April 1, 2023 – Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for headbutting Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin during a stoppage in play, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, March 31, 2023 – Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been fined $25,000 and Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Gary Washburn (Boston Globe) with Crew Chief John Goble following this evening’s San Antonio Spurs at Boston Celtics game.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone (Charlotte Observer) with Crew Chief Kevin Scott following today’s Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets game.…Read More

NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 – Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić has been fined $35,000 for directing an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with :01.…Read More

NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 – Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been fined $20,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Ben Taylor following tonight’s Hawks and Timberwolves Game.       QUESTION:  Why was there not a foul called on Saddiq Bey’s last shot on the last possession? TAYLOR: On post-game review we see it.…Read More