Pool Report on the Ejection of Nikola Jokic at the End of the Second Quarter of Tonight’s Nuggets at Bulls game.   The Pool Report interview was conducted by K.C. Johnson (NBC Sports Chicago) with Crew Chief Mark Lindsay following tonight’s Nuggets at Bulls game.…Read More

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2023 – Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been fined $25,000 for confronting and directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

 The Pool Report interview was conducted by Adam Himmelsbach (Boston Globe) with Crew Chief Mark Lindsay following tonight’s Knicks at Celtics game.        QUESTION:  What warranted  Jaylen Brown getting the first technical? LINDSAY:   The first technical foul was called for use of profan…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jovan Buha (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Josh Tiven following tonight’s Suns at Lakers game.        QUESTION:  Why were the Lakers awarded a timeout when it appeared that they did not have possession of the ball? TIVEN:  During live play the offic…Read More

See below for Part 1 of the 2023-24 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Freedom of Movement (Screens, Perimeter + Post), Traveling and Non-Basketball Moves: See below for Part 2 o…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Gary Washburn (Boston Globe) with Crew Chief Bill Kennedy following tonight’s 76ers at Celtics game.   QUESTION: What were the circumstances behind Jayson Tatum’s ejection?   KENNEDY: Following a loose ball foul that was called on Jayson, Jayson con…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Kellan Olson (Arizona Sports) with Crew Chief Scott Foster following tonight’s Warriors at Suns game.   QUESTION: What was Chris Paul upset about that led to the initial discussion?  FOSTER: The foul called against him at 23.5.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Sarah Todd (Deseret News) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Suns at Jazz game.        QUESTION:  Why was the challenge at the end of double overtime deemed successful? ZARBA:   In our opinion, there was clear and conclusive evidence th…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Lauren Williams (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) with Crew Chief Ben Taylor following tonight’s 76ers at Hawks game.…Read More

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 – LA Clippers forward Paul George has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More