NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 – Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Desmond Bane has been fined $15,000 for kicking the game ball into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with 54.…Read More
Pool Report on the 4th quarter foul on Luguentz Dort during the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim Cato (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Ed Malloy following tonight’s Thunder at Mavericks game. QUESTION: “Why was the foul by Lu Dort with 1:04 remaining in the fourth quarter not reviewed to see if it met the flagrant foul threshold?” MALLOY: “W…Read More
Pool Report on the Ejection of Steve Nash during the Third Quarter of the Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks Game
Pool Report on the Ejection of Steve Nash during the Third Quarter of the Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks Game The Pool Report interview was conducted by Eric Nehm (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Josh Tiven following tonight’s Nets at Bucks Game.…Read More
Toronto’s Ujiri Fined
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 – Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri has been fined $35,000 for approaching the scorer’s table and directing inappropriate remarks toward a game official, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.…Read More
Boston’s Grant Williams Suspended
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 – Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has been suspended one game without pay for recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report on the Ejections during the Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by K.C. Johnson (NBC Sports Chicago) with Crew Chief Marc Davis following tonight’s Celtics at Bulls Game. QUESTION: What did Joe Mazzulla do to warrant two technicals and his ejection? DAVIS: After previously being warned at 4:53 in the [third] …Read More
Miami’s Martin and Jovic Suspended; Toronto’s Koloko Fined
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2022 – Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin has been suspended one game without pay for instigating an on-court altercation by taunting Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko and then tackling him into the spectator stands, and Koloko has been fined $15,000 for grabbing Martin durin…Read More
Pool Report on the Coach’s Challenge during Second Quarter of Tonight’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Marc Davis following tonight’s Thunder at Timberwolves Game.…Read More
NBA Promotes Four Referees to 2022-23 Officiating Staff
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 – NBA G League referees Cheryl Flores, Robert Hussey, Matt Kallio and Dannica Mosher have been promoted to full-time NBA staff officials for the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Training.…Read More
Video: Transition Take Fouls
Beginning with the 2022-23 season, there will be a heightened penalty (1 free throw + possession) for intentional fouls committed by defenders which deprive the offensive team of a fast-break opportunity.…Read More