NBA Officiating Under Scrutiny After Merrill Incident

Why are fans upset about the Ausar Thompson flagrant 1 foul on Sam Merrill? Learn how this May 2026 NBA officiating decision impacts game rules.

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https://newsletter.tf/nba-ausar-thompson-flagrant-1-foul-controversy/

The NBA is facing questions after a flagrant 1 foul call in the Cleveland vs. Detroit game. This is more controversial than typical fouls because of the physical contact shown on video replays.

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https://newsletter.tf/nba-ausar-thompson-flagrant-1-foul-controversy/

NBA Officials Point to History Amidst Playoff Foul Call Surge

NBA playoff games have 11% more personal fouls than regular season games. League says this is normal for intense games.

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https://newsletter.tf/nba-playoff-foul-calls-increase/

NBA playoff games are seeing 11% more personal fouls per game than the regular season. This is higher than last year's regular season.

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https://newsletter.tf/nba-playoff-foul-calls-increase/

Green Cries Foul Over Wembanyama Ejection, Citing League's Uneven Judgments

Draymond Green thinks Victor Wembanyama's ejection was unfair. He says the NBA treats stars differently than other players.

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https://newsletter.tf/draymond-green-wembanyama-ejection-fairness/

Draymond Green is speaking out again about NBA referee calls. He thinks Victor Wembanyama got special treatment when he was kicked out of a playoff game.

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https://newsletter.tf/draymond-green-wembanyama-ejection-fairness/

SUNS FALL TO THUNDER AMID OFFICIATING FIRES

Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker criticizes referee James Williams for poor calls in Game 2 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder. Suns now trail 2-0.

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https://newsletter.tf/devin-booker-criticizes-referee-james-williams-suns-loss/

Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker strongly criticized referee James Williams after the team's Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns now trail the series 2-0.

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https://newsletter.tf/devin-booker-criticizes-referee-james-williams-suns-loss/

Timberwolves Coach Finch Suggests Players Adapt to Perceived Officiating Trends

Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch thinks his players might need to 'flop' or exaggerate contact to get foul calls, like Jamal Murray did in Game 1.

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https://newsletter.tf/timberwolves-coach-finch-players-flop-fouls/

Timberwolves only got 9 free throws for their top scorers compared to Jamal Murray's 16 free throws in Game 1. Coach Finch feels his team is at a disadvantage.

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https://newsletter.tf/timberwolves-coach-finch-players-flop-fouls/