Pool Report on the Technical Fouls Called on Atlanta’s Trae Young during tonight’s Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic Game   The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jason Beede (Orlando Sentinel) with Crew Chief James Williams following tonight’s Atlanta at Orlando Game   April 15, 2025   Q…Read More

See below for Part 1 of the 2025 Playoffs Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Verticality and Straight-Line Pathway Plays: See below for Part 2 of the 2025 Playoffs Points of Emphasis vid…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, with Crew Chief Bill Kennedy following today’s Brooklyn at Minnesota game.   April 11, 2025   QUESTION:  Why was Anthony Edwards assessed a technical foul in the second quarter?  KENNEDY: Anthony Edwards was assessed a t…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Cliff Brunt, Associated Press with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following today’s Lakers at Thunder game.   April 8, 2025   QUESTION: Why was Luka Dončić assessed his first technical foul by J.T. Orr? BROTHERS:  He directed profanity at a game official.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone, Charlotte Observer with Crew Chief Karl Lane following today’s Grizzlies at Hornets game.   April 8, 2025   QUESTION: What did you see during the video review to upgrade the foul on KJ Simpson to a Flagrant 2?  LANE: After the review we felt…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Ethan Sands, Cleveland.com with Crew Chief Courtney Kirkland following today’s Kings at Cavaliers game.   April 6, 2025    QUESTION: Why didn’t the referees go back to review the potential shot clock violation on Zach LaVine on his made bask…Read More

NEW YORK, April 4, 2025 – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $75,000 for twice making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Noah Levick (NBC Sports Philadelphia) with Crew Chief Mitchell Ervin following tonight’s Milwaukee at Philadelphia game.…Read More

  The Pool Report interview was conducted by Vinny Benedetto, Denver Gazette with Crew Chief Sean Wright following today’s Timberwolves at Nuggets game   April 1, 2025   QUESTION: The contact on the final play appeared to occur after time has expired?  WRIGHT: Once we go to the monitor the pla…Read More

NEW YORK, April 1, 2025 – Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended two games without pay for escalating an on-court altercation, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read More