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Posted Mar 26, 2013 2:46 PM

Latest Officiating News & Links

Mike Bantom named new head of Referee Ops
NBA announces new anti-flopping rules for 2012-13 (PDF)
2012-13 Officials Media Guide (PDF)
2012-13 Rule Book (PDF)
2012-13 NBA Case Book (PDF)
2012-13 NBA Guide (PDF) | NBA Register (PDF)
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NBA's Most Misunderstood Rules
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