Pool Report on the Fouls Issued to Charlotte’s Grant Williams (Flagrant Foul Penalty 2), LaMelo Ball (Flagrant Foul Penalty 1) and Miles Bridges (Technical Foul) in the fourth quarter of tonight’s Celtics at Hornets Game.

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone (Charlotte Observer) with Crew Chief James Williams following tonight’s Celtics at Hornets game.     QUESTION: Why was Grant Williams ejected? WILLIAMS: Grant Williams was ejected from the game because his foul was upgraded to a Flagrant…Read More

2024-25 Points of Emphasis

See below for Part 1 of the 2024-25 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Straight-Line Pathway Plays and Verticality: See below for Part 2 of the 2024-25 Points of Emphasis video (narrated…Read More

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert Fined

NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 – Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been fined $75,000 for making an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture that questions the integrity of the league and its game officials, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Ope…Read More