The Pool Report interview was conducted by Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe, with Crew Chief Kevin Scott following tonight’s Utah at Boston game. November 3, 2025 QUESTION: With about 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Keyonte George fell in front of Jaylen Brown, who was driving toward the…Read More
Philadelphia’s Embiid Fined
NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2025 – Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $50,000 for making a lewd gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report from the Sacramento at Milwaukee game 11-1-25
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jim Owczarski (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) with Crew Chief Mitchell Ervin following tonight’s Sacramento at Milwaukee game.…Read More
NBA Referee Headset Communication To Begin Nov. 1
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that NBA referees will use headsets to communicate in real time with the NBA Replay Center and one another, beginning with games on Nov. 1.…Read More
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Fined
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2025 – Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
Pool Report on the Timeout that was Granted with 22.5 seconds Left in the Second Overtime of Tonight’s Thunder at Pacers Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Dustin Dopirak (Indianapolis Star) with Crew Chief Josh Tiven following tonight’s Oklahoma City at Indianapolis game. October 23, 2025 QUESTION: Why were the Thunder granted a timeout negating Obi Toppin’s steal with 22.…Read More
Pool Report on the Technical Foul not called in the Final Seconds of the First Overtime in Tonight’s Rockets at Thunder Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Cliff Brunt (Associated Press) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Houston at Oklahoma City game.…Read More
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Fined
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 – Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been fined $35,000 for making inappropriate contact with and continuing to pursue a game official, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More
NBA Names Three Referees to 2025-26 Officiating Staff
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 – NBA G League referees Biniam Maru (Bih-nee-um Muh-roo), Pat O’Connell and Jenna Reneau (Reh-know) have been named NBA staff officials for the 2025-26 season, it was announced today by Albert Sanders, NBA Executive Vice President, Head of Referee Operations and Monty McC…Read More
2025-26 Points of Emphasis
See below for Part 1 of the 2025-26 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Closeouts on Jump Shots – Landing Space: See below for Part 2 of the 2025-26 Points of Emphasis video (narrated b…Read More