The changes to the clear path foul rule establish “bright line” standards based on the position of players at the time of the foul while also narrowing required referee judgment and reducing the number of variables impacting the rule’s application.…Read More

NBA Vice President, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen talks to referees about an important point of education for 2018-19 – freedom of movement.

NEW YORK – The NBA Board of Governors today unanimously approved rules changes in advance of the 2018-19 season. Beginning with the 2018 NBA preseason, the shot clock will reset to 14 seconds in offensive rebounding situations, as opposed to 24; the clear path foul rule will be simplified; and th…Read More

The WNBA today announced the 16 referees who have earned spots to officiate in the 2018 WNBA Playoffs.…Read More

The WNBA announced today that Sue Blauch, a WNBA referee for 20 seasons, has been named to the newly created role of Head of WNBA Referee Performance and Development.…Read More

Behind the crucial calls NBA refs make on the biggest stage: An inside look at the call that changed the course of Game 1 of the NBA Finals   Click here to read the full story.

Here is the NBA’s assessment of officiated events that occurred in the last two minutes of games that were within three points at any time in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter or the last two minutes of any overtime period during the 2017-18 season.…Read More

Joe Borgia, NBA Senior Vice President of Replay & Referee Operations, joined NBA TV to discuss why the call on the Kevin Durant drive to the basket was overturned from a charge to a blocking foul on LeBron James.

Transcript: NBA Referees Ken Mauer and Tony Brothers Comment to Pool Reporter after Game 1 of 2018 NBA Finals May 31, 2018 Pool Reporter Transcript NBA Referees Ken Mauer and Tony Brothers Postgame – Cleveland at Golden State – May 31, 2018 NBA referees Ken Mauer (Crew Chief) and Tony Brothers m…Read More

NEW YORK, May 30, 2018 – The NBA today announced the list of 12 referees who will officiate the The Finals 2018 presented by YouTube TV.  The championship series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors tips off on Thursday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.…Read More