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 though…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
POOL REPORT ON THE GOALTENDING CALL ON TRISTAN THOMPSON AND THE MARCUS SMART EJECTION IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF TONIGHT’S PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AND BOSTON CELTICS GAME TONIGHT
POOL REPORT ON THE GOALTENDING CALL ON TRISTAN THOMPSON AND THE MARCUS SMART EJECTION IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF TONIGHT’S PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AND BOSTON CELTICS GAME TONIGHT INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY TIM BONTEMPS (ESPN) WITH CREW CHIEF SEAN WRIGHT FOLLOWING TONIGHT’S PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT BOS…Read More
Boston’s Smart Suspended
NEW YORK, April 28, 2021 – Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been suspended one game without pay for directing threatening language toward a game official, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.…Read More
Houston’s Porter Jr. Fined
NEW YORK, April 28, 2021 – Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been fined $50,000 for violating the league’s Health and Safety Protocols, which among other things prohibit attending indoor social gatherings of 15 or more people or entering bars, lounges, clubs or similar establishments, …Read More
Update: 2020-21 Points of Education
Please see below for videos regarding the 2020-21 Points of Education Update #2 (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen).…Read More
POOL REPORT ON THE TECHNICAL FOUL CALLED ON BRADLEY BEAL WITH 2:10 LEFT IN OVERTIME IN TONIGHT’S SAN ANTONIO SPURS AT WASHINGTON WIZARDS GAME
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY FRED KATZ (THE ATHLETIC) WITH CREW CHIEF JAMES WILLIAMS FOLLOWING TONIGHT’S SAN ANTONIO SPURS AT WASHINGTON WIZARDS GAME. April 26, 2021 QUESTION: Why was there a technical foul called on Bradley Beal with 2:10 remaining in overtime? WILLIAMS: “Bradley Beal was asse…Read More
POOL REPORT ON THE FOUL CALLED WITH THREE-TENTHS OF A SECOND LEFT IN OVERTIME DURING TONIGHT’S SUNS AT BUCKS GAME.
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY JIM OWCZARSKI (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL) WITH CREW CHIEF RODNEY MOTT FOLLOWING TONIGHT’S PHOENIX SUNS AT MILWAUKEE BUCKS GAME April 19, 2021 Question: What was the foul called initially on the floor with three-tenths left in overtime of a second half? Mott: “The foul cal…Read More