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NBA Trials Smart Basketballs and Referee Wearables in Preseason
Original: NBA Tests Smart Basketballs and Ref Wearables in Preseason
The NBA is using the preseason to test sensor-equipped smart basketballs and wearable devices for referees, aiming to gather data that could improve officiating accuracy and game analysis. Coverage from sports and tech outlets notes the league is evaluating how the gadgets perform in live play before deciding whether to adopt them for regular-season use.
Why now: The league's experimentation with new technology could change how games are officiated and played.
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- NBA Tests Smart Basketballs and Ref Wearables in Preseason · Gadget Review
- NBA Tests Smart Basketballs and Ref Wearables in Preseason · Yahoo Sports
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