Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, joined NBA TV to discuss a few unique plays from Saturday’s NBA Playoff action: Jarrett Allen offensive basket interference violation during Q1 of BKN@PHI Kyle Lowry fouled during Q4 of ORL@TOR which officials determ…Read More
NBA Announces 2019 Playoff Officials
NEW YORK, April 12, 2019 – The NBA today announced the list of 36 officials who earned spots to work the first round of the 2019 playoffs. “Just as our players strive to reach the postseason, the same is true of our officials,” said Byron Spruell, NBA President, League Operations.…Read More
Playoff Points of Education
In this video, NBA Vice President, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen provides updated examples and guidance on the following topics: Freedom of Movement – Perimeter and Post Contact on Drives to the Basket Traveling Flagrant Fouls Respect for the Game 2019 Playoff Points o…Read More
Gameday With NBA Referees
See below for an all-access look at gameday with 24-year veteran official James Capers and fellow crew members Mitchell Ervin and Tony Brown:
SPECIAL #SharpNotes Podcast: Monty McCutchen
Podcast with Monty McCutchen, decorated former official/VP of Referee Development for @NBAOfficial, on the impact of major rule emphases this year, transparency in ref data, playoff officiating/selection process & much more: Listen to podcast here
New Orleans’ Anthony Davis Fined
NEW YORK, April 4, 2019 – New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis has been fined $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.…Read More
Golden State’s Green, Curry and Durant Fined
NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fined $35,000 for making statements on social media which impugned the integrity of NBA officiating, Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been fined $25,000 for his actions and public statements impugning the integrity of …Read More
Update: 2018-19 Points of Education Video
In this video, NBA Vice President, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen provides updated examples and guidance on the following topics: Freedom of Movement – Perimeter and Post Traveling Respect for the Game
Boston’s Marcus Smart Fined
NEW YORK, March 21, 2019 – Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $50,000 for forcefully shoving Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid to the floor, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.…Read More
Monty McCutchen’s wild ride from small-town Texas to the top of the reffing world – Joseph Casciaro, The Score
Joseph Casciaro (The Score 3/20) spoke w/ Monty and chronicled his strange path to becoming the VP of officiating, which includes evaluating and developing current officials, as well as finding and training the next wave.…Read More