NBA brings back referee headsets amid officiating concerns, launching January 20–February 12, 2026, testing, allowing instant replay communication, but banning headset use during live play. As the NBA ...

The NBA is making a significant change to its officiating process in a bid to speed up replay reviews. Beginning Saturday, all NBA officials will begin wearing headsets during games. They will be able ...

The NBA announced Thursday that it will open its comprehensive new replay center - a project two years in the making - for ...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has revealed a significant plan to overhaul one aspect of NBA officiating, announcing that the league is moving toward an AI-automated camera system to handle objective ...

NBA referees will begin using headsets to communicate in real time with the NBA Replay Center and each other starting Nov. 1, the league announced. This rollout on Friday (Oct. 31) marked the first ...

During an NBA game, every second and every decision matters. Sometimes, close or unclear plays need a second look. This is when the replay review process begins. Referees pause the game and turn to ...