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See below for Part 1 of the 2026-27 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Off-Arm Push Offs by Offensive Players and Freedom of Movement – Screens:
The L2M reports for the qualifying games played yesterday have been posted on official.NBA.com.
Tari Eason’s (HOU) Flagrant Foul 2 against P.J. Washington (DAL) at 2:47 of the 1st quarter on 10/21/26 has been downgraded to a Flagrant Foul 1 upon league office review.
BOS’s Paul George was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for nba.com/watch/video/bos-at-d… on Oct. 20 vs. DET.
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NBA G League referees Nate Cearley, Brent Haskill and Chelisa Painter have been named NBA staff officials for the 2026-27 season, it was announced today.
Full release: pr.nba.com/2026-27-nba-offic…
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Starting tonight, NBA officials in select preseason games will use wrist wearables to communicate with the Replay Center in designated situations, including potential replay reviews, scoring changes and clock malfunctions. The test follows a successful pilot at NBA Summer League 2026 and will not extend into the 2026-27 regular season.
During select preseason games, “connected basketballs” developed with @WilsonBasktball will be utilized to collect data that helps in building more accurate, reliable models for future use in real-time officiating determinations. The data collected is for research only and will not impact officiating decisions during these preseason games.
See below for Part 1 of the 2026-27 Areas of Focus video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Flopping and Closeouts on Jump Shots – Landing Space:
See below for Part 2 of the 2026-27 Areas of Focus video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Game Administration:
See below for Part 2 of the 2026-27 Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Freedom of Movement – Perimeter & Post and Straight-Line Pathway Plays:
The L2M report for the qualifying game played last night has been posted on official.nba.com.
The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.NBA.com.
The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.NBA.com.
Mitchell Robinson's (NYK) technical foul against Victor Wembanyama (SAS) at 4:56 of the 2nd quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on 6/5/26 has been rescinded upon league review.
The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.NBA.com.