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

Ben. Simmons.

I don’t even know what’s going on in this man’s head. He is completely afraid of the rim: When you look at the still shot, it’s insane that he did not go up with the ball here: This man needs to see a sports psychologist or something. It is 100% a confidence thing. He has… Read More Ben. Simmons.

NBA to Re-Examine Rules On “Unnatural Motions” by Jump Shooters to Intentionally Draw Fouls; PLUS, All-Defense Team Announced

It’s about damn time. I can’t stand watching a go up for a three then lean into the defender to try and draw contact, and still get the call: When you shoot a jump shot, you are entitled to your vertical space based on where you take off from, and you should not be able… Read More NBA to Re-Examine Rules On “Unnatural Motions” by Jump Shooters to Intentionally Draw Fouls; PLUS, All-Defense Team Announced