The NBA is testing new technology during select exhibition games before the season starts. One innovation involves a Wilson basketball equipped with a Bluetooth sensor that gathers data to potentially aid real-time officiating decisions. However, the league clarified that this data is for research purposes only and will not influence game calls. Additionally, officials in these games will wear wrist devices to communicate with the replay center for specific situations like replay reviews and clock issues. This wearable technology was successfully tested during the summer league but will not be used in the regular season.
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NBA announces it’s using smart basketballs and wearable tech in preseason games
