BASKETBALL-NBA-CHALLENGEReuters America WireThe NBA will allow coaches to review certain calls in summer league play this year and is expected to use the rule during 2019-20 regular season “on a trial basis,” according to an ESPN report Friday morning. The ESPN report cites a memo sent to teams Friday that sets guidelines for the challenge system, which has been tested in the G League the last two seasons and was used some in summer league last year. Also, unlike the NFL where coaches retain the challenge if successful, NBA coaches will lose the challenge no matter the outcome. Challenges involving fouls will be determined by the crew chief among the referees, while the NBA’s Replay Center will decide all other challenges. According to ESPN, the memo states: “Based on the feedback we have received, we expect it to be adopted.”–Field Level Media

Source: National Post June 28, 2019 15:56 UTC