NBA referees’ union confirms that LaMelo Ball traveled on a viral sequence during a Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Miami Heat. Multiple outlets describe the play as involving an extra movement—often framed as “two steps too many”—leading to a non-legal traveling call before the 3-point attempt.
The reports draw on the referees union’s post-review acknowledgement, aligning with what fans viewed in a widely circulated clip from Wednesday night. While all sources center the same admission, they vary in wording and emphasis: some stress the specific “side-step” nature of the attempt, while others focus on the “moonwalk stepback” form. Newsweek and ESPN highlight that the union confirms the travel element that drew public attention.
The Athletic presents the union’s own framing of legality, including its question about how the play is allowed and its clear statement that it is not legal, reflecting a slightly more direct quotation-driven approach.
