OAKLAND, Calif., June 6, 2019 – The following statement has been issued by Mike Bass, NBA Executive Vice President, Communications, regarding the conduct of Golden State Warriors investor Mark Stevens at Game 3 of The Finals last night: “A team representative must be held to the highest possibl…Read More
Joe Borgia Joins GameTime on NBA TV: June 2, 2019
Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, joined NBA TV to discuss three plays from tonight’s NBA Finals Game 2: Illegal screens set by Marc Gasol during Q3 Stephen Curry foul on Kyle Lowry drive during Q4
NBA Fines LA Clippers
NEW YORK, May 31, 2019 – The NBA announced today that it has fined the LA Clippers $50,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule. The fine is in response to comments regarding the Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard made by Head Coach Glenn “Doc” Rivers in a recent television appearan…Read More
The White Jacket
It’s the ultimate symbol of achievement for an NBA referee: The white jacket bestowed upon the select group of officials chosen to work the NBA Finals.
NBA Announces Officials For The 2019 NBA Finals
NEW YORK, May 28, 2019 – The NBA today announced the list of 12 referees who will officiate the NBA Finals 2019 presented by YouTube TV. The championship series between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors tips off on Thursday, May 30 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.…Read More
Free Agent Negotiations Moved Up to June 30 at 6 P.M. as Part of Agreement Between NBA and NBPA
NEW YORK, May 24, 2019 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today an agreement to modify the time at which teams can begin negotiating with free agents.…Read More
Joe Borgia Joins GameTime on NBA TV: May 23, 2019
Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, joined NBA TV to discuss the shot clock violation review in Q4 of tonight’s TOR@MIL Game 5:
Joe Borgia Joins GameTime on NBA TV: May 19, 2019
Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, joined NBA TV to discuss two plays from tonight’s MIL@TOR Game 3: Giannis Antetokounmpo “Euro Step” during Q2 Giannis Antetokounmpo blocking foul during 2OT
Joe Borgia Joins GameTime on NBA TV: May 17, 2019
Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, joined NBA TV to discuss Pat Connaughton’s block on Serge Ibaka during Q1 of TOR@MIL Game 2:
Tyreke Evans Dismissed and Disqualified From the NBA for Violation of NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program
NEW YORK, May 17, 2019 – The NBA announced today that Tyreke Evans has been dismissed and disqualified from the league for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Under the Anti-Drug Program, Evans is eligible to apply for reinstatement in two years.…Read More