NBA Uniform Rules & Regulations
General Uniform Rules | Uniform Fines | Head & Helmet Rules
Shirt & Jersey Rules | Arms & Sleeves Rules | Hands & Wrists Rules
Waist & Belt Rules | Pants & Shorts Rules | Socks Rules | Shoe Rules
Head & Helmet Rules:
- Headgear of any kind (excluding headbands during games) is prohibited while a player is sitting on the bench or in the stands at a game, during media interviews, or during a team or league event or appearance (unless appropriate for the event or appearance, team-identified, and approved by the team).
- Headbands can be no wider than 2 inches.
Where does all the NBA fine money go?
| Fine money is split evenly between the league and Players Association (NBPA). Each then donates its share to a charity or charities of their choosing. According to Kathy Behrens, who oversees the NBA's outreach efforts, the NBA donates "a couple million dollars a year" to a range of groups, including Unicef, March of Dimes, and Reading Is Fundamental. |