Pool Report from Tonight’s Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game The Pool Report interview was conducted by Chris Fedor (Cleveland.com) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Detroit vs. Cleveland game May 15, 2026 QUESTION: Why didn’t you bel…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Coty Davis (Detroit News) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonight’s Cavaliers at Pistons game. May 13, 2026 QUESTION: Why wasn’t a foul called on that last possession in regulation involvin…
Below are the results of Coach’s Challenges reviews for the 2025-26 Regular Season. Coach’s Challenge reviews by day Coach’s Challenge season totals Copyright © 2026 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of NBA.com may be…
Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen joined Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal during the NBA Tip-Off pregame show on ABC to discuss officiating in the Playoffs and mo…
NEW YORK, May 5, 2026 – Boston Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $50,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Brown made his…
NEW YORK, May 1, 2026 –New York Knicks center-forward Mitchell Robinson has been fined $50,000 and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has been fined $25,000 for their roles in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by James Jones, E…
NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 – Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials and Lakers guard Luke Kennard has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language toward game of…
NEW YORK, April 26, 2026 – Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić has been fined $50,000 and Minnesota Timberwolves forward-center Julius Randle has been fined $35,000 for their roles in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by James
NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 – Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Following an investig…
See below for Part 1 of the 2026 Playoffs Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Closeouts on Jump Shots (High Fives, Land…
NEW YORK, April 15, 2026 – Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 and assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 upon league office review for making unnecessary and reckless contact with Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo that creat…
The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone (Charlotte Observer) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following Heat at Hornets game. April 14, 2026 QUESTION: Why was the play not reviewed in real time? ZARBA: The play wasn’t whistled in rea…