Trending Now - NBA to Implement AI Technology for Call Reviews, Says Silver

WHO:

Fox News - Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is highlighted in discussions about flopping in the NBA.

NY Post - Adam Silver is the NBA commissioner.

WHAT:

Fox News - Adam Silver stated, "I think in terms of replay, we’re going to get to the point fairly quickly where, for example, on out-of-bounds plays … those kinds of calls will become automatic."

RealGM Basketball - Silver added that the automated system will free up refs to focus on more difficult calls, stating, "It'll also allow the officials - on the more difficult, subjective calls - to give their full attention to those."

Fox News - Adam Silver stated, "I would only say there’s a difference between selling a call, exaggeration, and a true flop."

Fox News - Silver noted, "Because there’s often contact on every play, that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a foul."

Fox News - Adam Silver stated that the NBA is moving toward automation in officiating, particularly for objective replay calls that slow games during the playoffs.

Fox News - Silver mentioned that calls on out-of-bounds plays will become automatic.

Fox News - Silver expressed that technology will help address the issue of players being taught to sell calls, stating, "If they’re not fooling the referees, it’s more like players being taught to sell calls these days."

RealGM Basketball - Silver stated that the automated system will take "all those so-called subjective calls out of the hands of the referees."

RealGM Basketball - Silver emphasized that the system will allow officials to focus on "the more difficult, subjective calls" and mentioned that "there's often contact on every play doesn't mean there's a foul."

NY Post - The NBA will use AI to automate a category of calls.

RealGM Basketball - Adam Silver stated that the NBA will implement an automated replay system to review certain types of calls "fairly quickly."

RealGM Basketball - Silver mentioned that the goal is to have a review system similar to "Hawk-Eye" technology in tennis.

RealGM Basketball - Silver quoted, "We're going to move to a system like that where that whole category of calls will be automatic - where it's gonna be Laker ball, Knick ball, whatever it is ... those calls will be done by an AI automated system with cameras lying around the court."

RealGM Basketball - Silver stated, "It'll be instantaneous, it'll be automatic, just play on, let's go ... you won't have to deal with challenges on those calls."

RealGM Basketball - The automated system will allow officials to focus on more difficult calls.

WHERE:

Fox News - Adam Silver spoke during a press conference at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Fox News - Adam Silver spoke during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."

WHEN:

Fox News - The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend took place on February 14, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - Silver acknowledged the frustration around foul baiting, stating, "If they’re not fooling the referees, it’s more like players being taught to sell calls these days."

Fox News - Silver acknowledged the frustration around foul baiting and the need for technology to address the issue.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - Adam Silver announced the NBA will deploy an AI-automated camera system to handle objective officiating calls.

Fox News - The NBA will deploy an AI-automated camera system to handle objective officiating calls.

RealGM Basketball - The AI automated system will utilize cameras around the court to make calls.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 21:36 UTC)

Adam Silver announced that the NBA will soon implement an AI-automated camera system to handle objective officiating calls, which he believes will streamline the process for out-of-bounds plays and similar situations. This automated system will allow referees to focus on more challenging, subjective calls, addressing the growing frustration around players who are skilled at selling fouls. Silver emphasized that this change aims to improve the overall officiating experience by reducing the impact of players trying to fool the referees.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 16:20 UTC)

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is at the center of discussions about flopping in the NBA, as Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the issue during a press conference at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, California. Silver emphasized the distinction between exaggerating contact and a true flop, noting that just because there is contact on every play, it doesn't always equate to a foul. To tackle the frustration surrounding foul baiting, the NBA plans to implement an AI-automated camera system for more objective officiating calls.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 12:06 UTC)

Adam Silver announced that the NBA is moving toward automation in officiating, especially for objective replay calls that tend to slow down playoff games. He revealed that calls on out-of-bounds plays will soon be automatic, and he emphasized that technology will help combat the trend of players being taught to sell calls, stating, "If they’re not fooling the referees, it’s more like players being taught to sell calls these days." Silver shared these insights during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 08:18 UTC)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that an automated system will be implemented to remove subjective calls from the referees' responsibilities. He highlighted that this technology will enable officials to concentrate on the more challenging, subjective decisions, noting that just because there’s often contact on every play, it doesn’t necessarily mean a foul has occurred. This change aims to enhance the overall officiating process in the league.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 06:23 UTC)

Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, announced that the league will implement an AI automated replay system to review certain types of calls. This new technology, similar to "Hawk-Eye" in tennis, will allow for instantaneous decisions on calls like who gets possession of the ball, freeing officials to focus on more complex situations. Silver emphasized that the system will use cameras around the court, making the process automatic and efficient, so games can continue without interruptions for challenges.