Vince Carter was informed by the NBA that he no longer can listen to music on his iPod during the 20-minute warmup period before each game. Carter recently started listening to the music on his headphones, a violation of the league's rules on proper attire.

When the NBA heard about it, the league called the Raptors.

"We informed them that he can no longer do that," NBA spokesman Brian McIntyre said Tuesday.

It has yet to be determined whether Vince Carter will receive any endorsement dollars from Apple.

Players in other sports listen to their own private music when warming up, such as Terrell Owens of the Philadelphia Eagles.