Overview
- Redick said Monty McCutchen told him the play was not goaltending, clarifying that a defender may reach into the rim if the rim is not pulled down and the shot is unaffected.
- During the Lakers’ 111-89 loss to Boston, a Celtics defender reached through the basket to contest a shot without a whistle, prompting Redick’s on-court protest.
- Redick ran onto the floor and grabbed the net to demonstrate the action and was assessed a technical foul as tensions over officiating rose during the game.
- NBA Rule No. 11 bars vibrating or touching the rim, net, or backboard when it affects the ball or prevents it from clearing the basket, leaving judgment to officials on marginal contact.
- Redick warned the interpretation could become a deterrent tactic and raise finger-safety concerns, while noting the league has not announced any rule change or enforcement update.