The NBA has announced the 36 officials selected to officiate the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. This announcement comes as part of the league's preparations for the upcoming playoff season.
NBA Communications: The NBA today announced the 36 officials who have been selected to officiate the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google.
Twitter The NBA today announced the 36 officials who have been selected to officiate the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google.
Below is the list of officials for the first round ⬇️
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— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 13, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: The NBA today announced the 36 officials who have been …*
The NBA has not released the names of the 36 officials in the announcement, but they will officiate the first round of the playoffs.
The exact start date for the 2026 NBA Playoffs has not been specified, but they typically begin in mid-April.
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