NBA prohibits Twitter use during games
September 30, 2009
NEW YORK (AP)—The NBA is instituting a policy regarding Twitter and othersocial media sites, banning players from using them during games.
The league sent a memo to teams on Wednesday telling them that cell phonesand other communication devices can’t be used from 45 minutes before game timeuntil after players have finished their responsibilities after games. Thatincludes halftime.
The rule applies to “coaches, players and other team basketball operationspersonnel.” NBA spokesman Tim Frank confirmed the memo and its contents.
The memo does not specify penalties for violation of the rule, and saysteams are free to create their own policies for practices and other team events.
The NBA has more than 1.4 million followers on Twitter, and many players areactive on it.