That isn’t to say no issues exist in the NBA: In 2015, referee Bill Kennedy came out as gay after Sacramento Kings point guard Rajon Rondo hurled a homophobic slur. McCutchen said resources ...

“Bill Kennedy is a great referee. Been in the league a long time. I feel good when I walk into the arena and I see Bill, and I feel lousy that I said what I said, you know afterwards, coz he ...

However, at that moment, Bill Kennedy decided there was a foul in ... But “that was taken from us that I don’t think an elementary school referee would make because that guy would have had ...

Crew Chief Zach Zarba will lead an officiating team that comprises Referee John Goble, Umpire Bill Kennedy and Courtney Kirkland (Alternate) with James Capers on hand to check any plays on the ...

Referee Bill Kennedy has explained the late foul call that gave the Houston Rockets a 91-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Officials called a loose ball foul ...

Instead, referee Bill Kennedy went against the grain by calling a foul on Kuminga, triggering an outburst from Kerr, who referred to the call as an "unconscionable" one that "even an elementary ...

Veteran NBA official Bill Kennedy had an Oscar-worthy performance ... said as the Golden 1 Center erupted in cheers. But the referee in his 26th season wasn't finished with his announcement.

Incredibly, referee Bill Kennedy called a foul on Kuminga and sent Green to the free throw line with 3.5 seconds remaining. He made both free throws and the Rockets escaped the Toyota Center with ...

As the two became tied up while fighting for possession, referee Bill Kennedy called a loose ball foul on Kuminga, sending Green to the foul line to score what became the game-winning baskets ...