The NBA is introducing another piece of cutting-edge technology to the hardwood. During this year’s NBA Summer League, the league will test a connected basketball equipped with an embedded sensor capable of detecting when a player makes contact with the ball. The initiative is part of the NBA’s ongoing effort to use technology to improve officiating without changing the way the game is played. According to the league, the embedded sensor does not materially affect the basketball’s weight, feel, or playability, allowing players to compete with what feels like a…
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