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
Pool Report on the Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 Issued to Brooklyn’s Nic Claxton and the altercation in the fourth quarter of tonight’s Nets at Hawks Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Lauren Williams (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) with Crew Chief David Guthrie following tonight’s Nets at Hawks game.…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
NBA Expands Use of Instant Replay on Out-Of-Bounds Reviews
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 – The NBA Board of Governors today approved an expanded use of the Coach’s Challenge when reviewing out-of-bounds violations, beginning with the 2024-25 NBA season.…Read More
2023-24 NBA Officiating Last Two Minute Reports
Below are the Last Two Minute Reports for the 2023-24 NBA season.…Read More
Pool Report on the foul called on the Review of Jaylen Brown’s foul in the Fourth Quarter of tonight’s Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Dustin Dopirak (Indianapolis Star) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Celtics at Pacers game. QUESTION: Why was the collision between Jaylen Brown and T.J.…Read More
Pool Report on Out of Bounds Review in Fourth Quarter of Tonight’s Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves Game
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Chris Hine (Minneapolis Star Tribune) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Mavericks at Timberwolves Game.…Read More
Pool Report on the Foul called on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 2.1 seconds remaining in Tonight’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Game
Pool Report on the Foul called on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 2.1 seconds remaining in Tonight’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Game May 18, 2024 The Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim MacMahon (ESPN) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonight’s Thunder vs.…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
Pool Report on the No Call on Jalen Williams Dunk with 1:29 left in the Fourth Quarter of Tonight’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Game
Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim Cato (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Thunder at Mavericks game. QUESTION: Should Jalen Williams have been called for a double dribble on his driving dunk at the 1:29 mark in the fourth quarter? ZARBA: The answer…Read More