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NBA's Smart Ball Revolutionizes Game Analytics and Officiating

7/30/2025

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Duncan Robinson, the NBA's sharpshooting star, is embracing innovation with a Spalding TF DNA ball that tracks vital shot metrics like release time. During the 2025 NBA Summer League, many games featured this smart ball, promising to transform officiating, captivate fans, and elevate analytics, potentially revolutionizing how basketball data is captured and understood.

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Story summary

Duncan Robinson, the NBA's sharpshooting star, is embracing innovation with a Spalding TF DNA ball that tracks vital shot metrics like release time. During the 2025 NBA Summer League, many games featured this smart ball, promising to transform officiating, captivate fans, and elevate analytics, potentially revolutionizing how basketball data is captured and understood.