The league announced Friday that starting with Saturday's games all officials will use headsets to communicate with the NBA Replay Center. Officials will clip earpieces to their u

NBA referees are getting new headsets. This technology will help them talk to the Replay Centre and each other. It aims to make calls more accurate and games run smoother. Initially, referees will use the earpieces during reviews and stoppages.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that NBA referees will use headsets to communicate in real time with the NBA Replay Center and one another, beginning with games on Nov. 1. The rollout is the first in a planned two-phased approach to utilize the new communication system,

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

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 video footage to make the right call. However, they do not ...

Beginning on Saturday, NBA referees will be wearing earpieces in order to improve accuracy, the league announced on Friday. Each referee will have an earpiece clipped to their uniform to "improve game flow and enhance officiating accuracy," according to the NBA.

NBA officials will have a new advantage at their disposal that is designed to quicken replay reviews during games

NBA referees will use headsets during games starting Saturday to allow them to communicate in real time with the NBA replay center and each other, the league announced on Friday.

Beginning on Saturday, Nov. 1, NBA referees will have a bit of a new accessory. In addition to their whistles, they'll now have an earpiece and headset. It's all part of an ongoing NBA effort to get calls right while keeping games moving along efficiently.

Despite the changes, new additions to referees in the world of basketball is not uncharted territory for officials: the NBA has been experimenting with this kind of technology since 2022, putting it to the test during events like the NBA G League Winter Showcase, Summer League, as well as a number of preseason games.

NBA referees will use headsets during games starting Saturday to allow them to communicate in real time with the NBA replay centre and each other, the