The NBA uses the preseason to test basketballs and other devices

The NBA is experimenting with two new technologies during some exhibition games before the start of the season. One of them is Wilson's smart basketballs, equipped with a Bluetooth sensor that will allow for data collection with a view to their potential future use in real-time officiating decisions. The information obtained will be purely experimental and will not affect the referees during these games.

Additionally, the officials will use wrist devices in certain games to communicate with the replay center in situations such as play reviews, score changes, or timing errors. The technology has already passed a pilot program during the summer league, but it will not be used during the regular season.

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