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

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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 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

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

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  

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

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

Steve Aschburner interviews NBA officials and brothers John and Jacyn Goble on their lives, travel and schedules as referees and their backgrounds. Jacyn notes he used to be a police officer and how in some ways it’s very similar in how you have to make quick decisions.…Read More

NEW YORK, March 17, 2019 – Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2018-19 season, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.…Read More