NBA announces it’s using smart basketballs and wearable tech in preseason games

# NBA Tests Smart Basketballs and Official Gadgets in Preseason Games The NBA is trying out two new technologies this preseason: basketballs with built-in sensors that track data for potential use in future officiating, and wrist gadgets that let officials quickly communicate with the replay center about reviews and timing issues. The smart basketballs won't actually change any calls this season—they're just collecting information for research—while the wearable devices already proved useful during summer league games. Neither technology will be used when the regular season starts.