美國職棒大聯盟（MLB）宣布2026年啟用「機器主審」輔助判決，美國職籃（NBA）也要進一步走向判決電子化，將以電子判決輔助比賽。
美媒FOX報導，NBA現在有一個名為「自動裁判」的輔助工具，可以同時監看場內的所有角落，幫助人類裁判正確執法。過去在比賽關鍵時刻的誤判讓NBA球員苦不堪言，經常讓球員的苦練付之東流，棒球將使用電子裁判，並且已經在3 A使用，未來職業棒球將使用電子裁判在部分的場次，過程更加複雜而且迅速的籃球比賽，更加需要電子裁判的輔助。
NBA籃球策略分析執行副總沃許（Evan Wasch）說：「電腦在這方面非常優異，如果我們投資這項科技來取得更準確的判決，我們可以獲得兩個好處，首先是判罰準確率提高，讓人類裁判可以專注在更重要的時刻，然後雙重提升吹判準確度」。
人類裁判還要負責處理球員之間的衝突，NBA球星韋斯布魯克（Russell Westbrook）曾經因為回頭瞪了對手一眼而吞技術犯規，機器人應該是不懂何時該做出這樣的判決。
足球比賽最早引入影像助理系統來處理球門線、越位的判定，棒球也將有機器主審來輔助判決好壞球，NBA和他們一樣不會取消人類裁判，機器都是扮演輔助角色，人類裁判數量也不會減少。
職業網球則是真正以電子線審（鷹眼系統）取代人類線審的工作，同時因為沒有人類線審，目前無法完全避免機器故障漏判的可能。
「電子裁判」在籃球比賽中通常指使用電子設備來協助裁判執法，包括電子記分牌、24秒計時器、無線犯規牌、球權轉換指示器等，這些設備能提高判決的準確性和效率。電子系統有助於裁判團隊進行更精確的計時、計分與控管比賽流程，特別是大型比賽。
@hoopersroomtv Russell Westbrook was hit with a technical foul for something as simple as staring down his opponent after scoring—an act that’s been part of basketball culture for decades. It wasn’t excessive, it wasn’t disrespectful, it was just Russ being Russ, bringing energy and passion to the game. But the refs saw it differently, and now fans are left asking: Has the league gone soft? Moments like these are what make basketball exciting. Trash talk, celebrations, and even stare-downs are part of the competitive spirit that fuels the game. It’s about sending a message to your opponent and igniting the crowd. Players like Westbrook thrive on emotion, and when that’s taken away, it dulls the intensity that makes the NBA so electrifying. Sure, there’s a line between passion and unsportsmanlike conduct, but have we reached a point where even showing emotion is considered too much? It’s not just the players who feel the impact—fans want to see that fire. These moments create storylines, rivalries, and highlight reels that live on forever. What’s your take? Was the tech warranted, or is the NBA cracking down too hard on harmless competitive energy? Let us know your thoughts below! 🔥🏀 #HoopersRoomTV #RussellWestbrook #NBA ♬ original sound - HoopersRoomTV
