New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- With real-time communication headsets debuting November 1, NBA officiating enters a new era of accuracy, speed, and transparency.

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine basketball officiating, the NBA officially rolled out real-time communication headsets for referees beginning November 1, 2025. This technological leap aims to enhance accuracy, streamline decision-making, and boost the flow of gameplay across the league's regular season games. As NBA referees clip on these earpieces for the first time during live matchups, fans and analysts alike anticipate a new era of officiating precision and transparency.

The implementation follows a tested two-phase plan carefully designed by the NBA to harness technology wit...