NEW YORK, Mar. 13, 2023 – Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 for initiating an on-court altercation and pulling Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report on the Marcus Smart Ejection and Trae Young Technical Foul in the Fourth Quarter of Tonight’s Boston at Atlanta Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Lauren Williams (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) with Crew Chief Sean Wright following tonight’s Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks game.…Read More
Toronto’s Fred VanVleet Fined
NEW YORK, Mar. 9, 2023 – Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been fined $30,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Update: 2022-23 Points of Emphasis
See below for Part 1 of the 2022-23 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Non-Basketball Moves, Traveling and Freedom of Movement (Perimeter + Post): Part 2 of the 2022-23 Points of…Read More
Pool Report on Final Minutes of the Toronto Raptors at Denver Nuggets Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Vinny Benedetto (Colorado Springs Gazette) with Crew Chief Scott Foster following tonight’s Raptors and Nuggets Game.…Read More
Memphis Dillon Brooks’ Suspended
NEW YORK, Mar. 4, 2023 – Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Washington’s Bradley Beal Fined
NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 – Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been fined $25,000 for making contact with a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas Fined
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2023 – Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has been fined $40,000 for using derogatory and disparaging language during a live television interview, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report on Final Seconds of the Sacramento Kings at Houston Rockets Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Kelly Iko (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Gediminas Petraitis following tonight’s Kings at Rockets Game. QUESTION: Why was the Fox three-point attempt with 0.…Read More
NBA Announces Penalties From Magic-Timberwolves Game
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2023 – Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba has been suspended four games without pay and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers has been suspended three games without pay for their roles in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Hea…Read More