NBA refs can rule reckless closeouts as flagrants or techs

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBA referees will be able to call flagrant or technical fouls on defenders who dangerously close on jump shooters without allowing them space to land, as Zaza Pachulia did on the play that injured Spurs star Kawhi Leonard in last season's playoffs....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hnp5Uf