NBA Commissioner Suggests Sensor-Equipped Basketball for Officiating by 2027

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Published: 2026-10-12
Category: sports
Source: MLQ.ai
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicated that the league might implement a sensor-equipped Wilson basketball for official game officiating as early as 2027. This "smart ball" contains a Bluetooth sensor to track movement and spin, with initial applications expected to assist with out-of-bounds calls. The technology aims to enhance accuracy in game decisions.

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