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- NBA Video Rulebook website
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Referee Assigments
- Daily Referee Game Assignment (posted by 9 a.m. ET on game days)
Last Two Minute Reports (L2M)
- L2M Reports will be available on NBA.com/official | Media Central
NBA Official
The newly redesigned NBA Official is your source for the latest news and information about the NBA officiating program.
The site features the NBA Rulebook, NBA Video Rulebook and NBA Replay Archive. In addition, Last Two Minute Reports, referee game assignments and pool reporter transcripts are available.
Officiating Opportunities (NBA, WNBA and NBA G League)
NBA Officiating Quick Links
- National Basketball Association Key Dates
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- NBA Officials 2018-19 Media Guide (PDF)
- NBA Guide & NBA Register
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Officiating News Archive:
- Referees in Replay Center for 2015-16 will help determine certain replay outcomes
- NBA to share 'last two minutes' officiating reports
2016-17:
2015-16:
- NBA Replay Center Overview: 2015-16
- 2015-16 Rule Book (PDF)
- 2015-16 NBA Case Book (PDF)
- 2015-16 Officials Media Guide (PDF)
2015-16 Points of Emphasis:
- POE Memo Index
- 2015-16-Points of Emphasis (PDF)
- Memo #1: Respect for the Game (PDF)
- Memo #2: 2015-16-Referee Operations: Screens (PDF)
- Memo #2: NBA Explanatory Criteria for Screens (PDF)
2014-15 Points Of Emphasis:
- Illegal screens (PDF)
- Continuation on plays to the basket and jumping into a defender (PDF)
- Respect for the game and referee interaction initiatives (PDF)
- Instant replay triggers and reviewable matters (PDF)
- Defenders fighting over screens and dangerous plays (PDF)
- Clear path to the basket fouls (PDF)
- Defensive goaltending and offensive basket interference (PDF)
- Performance update and travel calls (PDF)
NBA Misunderstood Rules:
- Foul in the act of shooting (PDF)
- Defensive three seconds (PDF)
- Goaltending and basket interference (PDF)
- Delay of game (PDF)
Fouls:
- Degree of contact (PDF)
- Clear path to the basket (PDF)
- Foul in the act of shooting (PDF)
- Hand checking and automatic fouls (PDF)
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Fouls Part 3:
Fouls Part 4:
