NBA “Pleased” With New Rules on Non-Basketball Moves

So are us fans: Monty McCutchen, the NBA’s vice president of referee development and training, said Tuesday afternoon that he’s pleased with the league’s progress toward eliminating foul calls on non-basketball moves. He added that his officials are still working to strike the right balance between not calling fouls on those non-basketball moves and missing… Read More NBA “Pleased” With New Rules on Non-Basketball Moves

Is James Harden About to Fall Off Now That He Can’t Rely On the Whistle Anymore?

Through 4 games of the 2022 NBA season, James Harden has not been very good. He’s averaging 17.3 points per game on 36.4% field goal shooting despite averaging 25.1ppg and 44.4% field goal shooting over the course of his entire career. He’s also leading the league in missed shots and turnovers among qualified players–4.8 turnovers… Read More Is James Harden About to Fall Off Now That He Can’t Rely On the Whistle Anymore?

“Not This Year.” First Look at New NBA Rules on Unnatural Motions, and It’s About Time

The new rule in action. Sorry to pick on Steph Curry, but this is the clearest example we have at this early stage in the preseason: It’s about damn time. I’ve always said it should be an offensive foul to do that, but I’ll settle for a no-call. Glad the NBA finally addressed this. No… Read More “Not This Year.” First Look at New NBA Rules on Unnatural Motions, and It’s About Time

πŸ”₯ NFL Rule Change Will Allow Single-Digit Numbers for Skill Players πŸ”₯

For years, the numbers NFL players can wear has been limited by the position they play. For instance, we all know wide receivers can only wear numbers in either the 80s, or 10-19. Back in the 1980s and before, running backs usually worse numbers in the 30s. Now most wear numbers in the 20s, but… Read More πŸ”₯ NFL Rule Change Will Allow Single-Digit Numbers for Skill Players πŸ”₯