NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 – Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been fined $35,000 for making inappropriate contact with and continuing to pursue a game official, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 – NBA G League referees Biniam Maru (Bih-nee-um Muh-roo), Pat O’Connell and Jenna Reneau (Reh-know) have been named NBA staff officials for the 2025-26 season, it was announced today by Albert Sanders, NBA Executive Vice President, Head of Referee Operations and Monty McC…Read More

See below for Part 1 of the 2025-26 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Closeouts on Jump Shots – Landing Space: See below for Part 2 of the 2025-26 Points of Emphasis video (narrated b…Read More

Below is the league’s assessment of officiated events that occurred in the last two minutes of games that were at or within three points during any point in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter (and overtime, where applicable).…Read More

NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for using profane language during a media interview, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 – Oklahoma City Thunder guard-forward Jalen Williams has been fined $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language in his postgame media session, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.…Read More

NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 for making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Dustin Dopirak, Indianapolis Star with Crew Chief John Goble following tonight’s Cavaliers at Pacers game.   May 11, 2025 QUESTION: Why was Bennedict Mathurin assessed a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 (as opposed to a Flagrant 1 or technical)? GOBLE: Mathurin e…Read More

 The Pool Report interview was conducted by Gary Washburn, Boston Globe, with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonight’s Magic at Celtics game.  April 29, 2025  QUESTION: Just wanted to get more clarification on Banchero’s fifth foul and the subsequent elbow from the play from Jaylen Brown.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Coty Davis (Detroit News) with Crew Chief David Guthrie following today’s Knicks at Pistons game. April 27, 2025 QUESTION: What did you see on that last series and why wasn’t there a foul called on Tim Hardaway Jr.…Read More