The Pool Report interview was conducted by Vinny Benedetto (Denver Gazette) with Crew Chief Marc Davis following tonight’s Timberwolves at Nuggets game.…Read More
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Fred Katz (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Pacers at Knicks game. QUESTION: Upon review, was the kicked ball call against Aaron Nesmith deemed to be correct? ZARBA: On…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Keith Pompey (Philadelphia Inquirer) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Knicks at 76ers Game QUESTION: What determined the Joel Embiid Flagrant Foul 1 versus a Flagrant Foul 2? ZARBA:…
– Playoff Roster Features 28 Officials With 10 or More Years of NBA Experience – – Ashley Moyer-Gleich Becomes Second Woman Selected to Officiate in NBA Playoffs – NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 – The NBA today announced the list of 36 officials…
On April 22, 2024, the NBA communicated rules advisories to the teams regarding the official playing rules. The advisories are available here. See below for Part 1 of the 2023-24 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee…
NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 – The NBA announced today that Jontay Porter, a two-way player recently under contract with the Toronto Raptors, has been banned from the NBA.…Read More
NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 – The NBA announced today that the New York Knicks have been fined $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules. The Knicks failed to accurately disclose the game availability status of Mitchell Robinson…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by KC Johnson (NBC Sports Chicago) with Crew Chief Scott Foster following tonight’s Knicks at Bulls game. QUESTION: Why was it ruled a flagrant 2 and not a flagrant 1? FOSTER: By rule we considered…
NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 – The NBA announced today that the Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $100,000 for violating league injury reporting rules. The 76ers failed to accurately disclose the game availability status of Joel Embiid prior…
NEW YORK, Mar. 29, 2024 – Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing and verbally abusing game officials, and 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr.…Read More
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Keith Pompey (Philadelphia Inquirer) with Crew Chief Kevin Scott following tonight’s Clippers vs. 76ers game. QUESTION: There were several calls towards the end, the first one starting with the…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jason Beede (Orlando Sentinel) with Crew Chief Mitchell Ervin following tonight’s Warriors at Magic game. QUESTION: Golden State’s Draymond Green was ejected at the 8:24 mark of the 1st quarter…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Jonathan Feigen (Houston Chronicle) with Crew Chief Curtis Blair following tonight’s Bulls at Rockets game.…Read More
NEW YORK, Mar. 18, 2024 – Detroit Pistons guard Evan Fournier has been fined $25,000 for kicking the game ball into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.…Read…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Khobi Price (Southern California News Group) with Crew Chief David Guthrie following tonight’s Warriors at Lakers game.…Read More
NEW YORK, Mar. 10, 2024 – Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been fined $100,000 for directing an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official, and publicly criticizing the officiating, it was announced today…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Chris Fedor (Cleveland.com) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Celtics at Cavaliers Game. March 5, 2024 QUESTION: What did you see on the video replay to overturn the call from a…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Duane Rankin (The Arizona Republic) with Crew Chief David Guthrie following tonight’s Rockets at Suns Game.…Read More
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Cliff Brunt (Associated Press) with Crew Chief Josh Tiven following tonight’s Rockets at Thunder Game. QUESTION: Why were technical fouls called against Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. and Houston…
Pool Report on the Final Seconds of Tonight’s Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks Game The Pool Report interview was conducted by Brian Mahoney (Associated Press) with Crew Chief James Williams following tonight’s Pistons at Knicks Game…
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…
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2024 – Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall have each been suspended one game without pay for instigating and engaging in an on-court altercation during the Heat’s 106-95 victory…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Will Guillory (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Curtis Blair following tonight’s Heat at Pelicans Game. Feb.…Read More
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Lauren Williams (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) with Crew Chief Karl Lane following tonight’s Raptors at Hawks game. Feb.…Read More
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim MacMahon (ESPN.com) with Crew Chief Kevin Scott following tonight’s Suns at Mavericks game. Feb. 22, 2024 QUESTION: Why was Luka Doncic assessed a technical foul? SCOTT: Luka Doncic was…
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 – The NBA announced today that Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended three games without pay for initiating a physical altercation with Phoenix Suns forward-center Drew Eubanks on Feb…
NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2024 – LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating and for questioning the integrity of game officials, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President,…
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 – The NBA announced today that LA Clippers forward P.J. Tucker has been fined $75,000 by the NBA for public comments reported during the week of February 5 expressing a desire to be traded to another team.
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Kellan Olson (Arizona Sports) with Crew Chief Karl Lane following tonight’s Pistons at Suns Game. QUESTION: Why was Devin Booker assessed his first technical foul? LANE: For continual complaining,…
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 – Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been fined $35,000 for directing an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of…