NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Leaves Court in Wheelchair After Injury
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NBA official Bill Kennedy was removed from the court in a wheelchair after sustaining an injury during a game on Friday night, January 10, 2026.
The incident halted play briefly while medical personnel attended to the veteran referee and escorted him off the floor. Details regarding the nature and severity of his injury were not immediately released.
Kennedy, who has officiated in the league for more than two decades, was replaced by the remaining members of the officiating crew, allowing the game to continue.
Further updates on Kennedy’s condition are expected from the league.
Source: New York Post
