Referees' Union Confirms LaMelo Ball Traveled On Viral 3-Pointer In Wolves' Debut

The NBA referees' union confirmed that Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball traveled before making a 3-pointer in Wednesday night's 131-106 win over the Miami Heat. The basket broke a 39-39 tie in the second quarter. The referee union posted a clip of the play on X and explained the violation. "For everyone asking, 'how is this legal?' It's not!" the referees' union wrote. "He gathers with his right foot on the floor and would be permitted two steps by rule (left-right). He takes four step...