It’s supposed to be so simple. Heads or tails? It’s been done countless times in a countless number of games. No problem. On this day, to this referee, in this [...]

Nate Cearley, Brent Haskill and Chelisa Painter will work as full-time NBA staff officials in 2026-27. [...]

New 24-month program gives talented officials access to coaching, mentoring and high-level match environments at no cost, beginning with 60 South Region referees [...]

You will say all kinds of things when you’re having a conversation, conference, discussion, talk, debate or heated exchange with a coach. But are there some comments that should never come out of your mouth? Some [...]

With the game transitioning more and more to outside jump shots and three-point attempts, officials need to focus on three separate but similar areas: Monitoring defensive players as they close hard on a jump shooter. [...]