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NBA referees aim to make traveling take a walk

James Harden slides sideways or steps backward, and the screaming starts.

Whether seated on the opposing bench or on a stool in a sports bar, somebody is insisting that Harden must have traveled between the time he finished dribbling and launched his shot from a different spot. Traveling will be an emphasis this season for officials, who are determined not to allow offensive players to gain an extra edge by taking an extra step.

Nets’ Joe Tsai Fined

Brooklyn Nets alternate governor Joe Tsai has been fined $35,000 for making public statements detrimental to the NBA, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Tsai tweeted his comments, which criticized the integrity of officiating, on April 21. My partners and I have spoken and the entire Nets ownership group support our GM Sean Marks for protesting the wrong calls and missed calls. NBA rules are rules and we respect that, but our players and fans expect things to be fair. — Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) April 22, 2019