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NBA Referee Assignments Today

Official assignments for March 16, 2026.

Crew chiefs, umpires, tip times, and TV networks.

NBA Referee Assignments Today (March 16, 2026)

Updated: • Source: NBA

Crew Chief, Referee, Umpire, tip times, and TV. Complete officiating crew assignments for today's NBA games, including NBA officials tonight and today's refs.

Time Matchup Crew Chief Umpire 1 Umpire 2 Network
10:00 AM PT Minnesota Timberwolves @ Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Scott Sean Corbin John Butler ABC
12:30 PM PT Dallas Mavericks @ Cleveland Cavaliers Tyler Ford Brian Forte Jenna Schroeder FanDuel SN OH
12:30 PM PT Detroit Pistons @ Toronto Raptors Marc Davis Eric Dalen Eric Lewis Sportsnet
12:30 PM PT Indiana Pacers @ Milwaukee Bucks Ben Taylor Jonathan Sterling Jenna Reneau FanDuel SN IN, NBA League Pass
03:00 PM PT Portland Trail Blazers @ Philadelphia 76ers Scott Foster Mark Lindsay Brandon Adair KUNP 16, BlazerVision, NBA League Pass
05:00 PM PT Golden State Warriors @ New York Knicks Tony Brothers Andy Nagy Natalie Sago NBC, Peacock
07:00 PM PT Utah Jazz @ Sacramento Kings Pat Fraher Brent Barnaky Marat Kogut NBC Sports CA

About NBA Referee Assignments

How Assignments Work

The NBA releases referee assignments and officiating crew schedules each morning on game day. Every NBA game features a three-person officiating crew with distinct roles:

Crew Chief

Leader of the crew, responsible for high-level play calling, crew management, and handling any game situation.

Referee

The glue for the crew through consistency and teamwork, carrying a larger workload and managing game condition shifts.

Umpire

Calls plays in primary area of responsibility with strong mechanics, positioning, and rules knowledge.

Referee Statistics & Data

Click any referee name to view their complete profile with detailed statistics including:

Career History: Game-by-game records with position breakdowns
Team Matchups: Historical assignments and performance analysis
Officiating Patterns: Foul calling tendencies and crew assignments
Schedule Trends: Seasonal patterns and workload distribution

Frequently Asked Questions About NBA Referee Assignments

NBA referee assignments are typically released on the morning of game day, usually by 9:00 AM ET. The NBA may release assignments earlier for nationally televised games or playoff contests. RefMetrics updates the assignments page throughout the day as official crew assignments are announced.

RefMetrics provides comprehensive NBA referee assignments for all games scheduled today. You can view the complete officiating crew for each game including the Crew Chief, Umpire 1, and Umpire 2 assignments. Each referee name links to their detailed profile with career statistics and assignment history.

The NBA assigns referee crews based on multiple factors including official experience, performance ratings, travel schedules, and rest requirements. The league aims to distribute assignments evenly while ensuring high-quality officiating for all games. Crew Chief positions are typically assigned to the most experienced officials.

The Crew Chief is the leader of the crew with proficiency in all positions, responsible for high-level play calling and crew management. The Referee position serves as the glue for the crew through consistency and teamwork, carrying a larger workload than the Umpire. The Umpire focuses on aggressively and accurately calling plays in their primary area of responsibility with strong mechanics and rules knowledge. All three positions work together as a cohesive unit to officiate NBA games.
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