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.

NBA referees are starting to use headsets during regular-season games for the first time. The league announced the plan on Friday, rolling it out in two phases.

In the first phase, each referee will have an earpiece clipped on their uniform. The referees will unclip the earpiece and place it in their ears only during instant replay review and as needed during ...

The NBA is using "automated officiating" to enhance game accuracy. This technology, which includes cameras and sensors, helps ...