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 ...

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 ...

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 ...