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Luka Doncic committing a palming violation

Luka Doncic got called for very rare violation during game

Luka Doncic got victimized by the letter of the law over the weekend. During Sunday’s game vs. the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic was whistled for a rare violation. Doncic got Suns center Nick Richards switched onto him on the …

Adam Silver speaking

Adam Silver floats significant NBA rule change

NBA commissioner Adam Silver floated a fairly radical potential rule change that he would like to see happen. In an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” Wednesday, Silver suggested that shortening quarters from 12 minutes to 10 could be …

Adam Silver speaking

NBA considering major rule changes to address 1 big issue

NBA scoring has skyrocketed to a different stratosphere over the last few years. The new reality the league has entered hasn’t gone unnoticed. The NBA’s competition committee has “officially begun reviewing” whether offenses …

Charles Barkley on the sideline

Charles Barkley has savage response to backlash over new NBA rule

The NBA’s new load management rules have been under intense scrutiny of late. Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes the current players brought this reality upon themselves. The recent knee injury suffered by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel …

Adam Silver speaking

NBA implementing 2 new rule changes for 2023-24 season

The NBA has never been shy to tinker with its rulebook every so often. That’s no different this offseason as the NBA’s board of governors has given the green light for two new rule changes for the 2023-24 campaign. The first rule change …

Adam Silver speaking

NBA reportedly considering significant change to challenge rules

The NBA is in its fourth year of allowing coaches to challenge one play per game, and a significant change could be coming to the system this offseason. According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the NBA’s Competition Committee has had …

Adam Silver speaking

Report: NBA could implement new in-game penalty for flopping

The NBA has tried to crack down on flopping over the past decade, and that effort could be ramped up even more next season. The NBA is discussing the possibility of implementing a flop penalty that would award the opposing team a technical free …

Adam Silver speaking

NBA reportedly likely to make 1 big rule change for next season

We may be seeing much more in-game litigation starting next NBA season. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported Monday that there is one particular NBA rule change that is seen as “most likely” for next season — allowing head …

Ja Morant looking on

Ja Morant taking exception to 1 new NBA rule?

The NBA’s newest rule is not too popular with one of their newest stars. Video went viral this week of Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant being whistled for a technical foul from the bench during Wednesday’s preseason game against …

Scott Foster refs an NBA game

Scott Foster already enforcing 1 new NBA rule during preseason

The NBA appears to be serious about enforcing one new rule this season. During Tuesday’s preseason game between the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, veteran NBA referee Scott Foster formally warned the Heat bench for standing during the …

Max Strus heel hovering out of bounds

NBA making rule change after Max Strus playoff controversy

Starting next season, the NBA will be implementing what may ultimately become known as “The Max Strus Rule.” Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported on Friday that the NBA will be changing the announcement timing for …

Adam Silver speaking

NBA thinking of making 1 big rule change

The NBA held its general managers meeting on Tuesday in Chicago, and the league is discussing making a change to one particular rule. According to Shams Charania, the NBA is trying to discourage take fouls. The league is considering altering the take …

Adam Silver to the media

NBA reportedly making big change to replay review for next season

The final two minutes of NBA games could look much different in 2021-22 thanks to a reported rule change. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA’s Board of Governors has voted to end automatic replay reviews for out-of-bounds …

Adam Silver to the media

NBA to implement new rules in attempt to limit foul calls

NBA rules have been tilted in favor of offenses for several years now, and the league is reportedly making strides to level the playing field going forward. The NBA is planning to implement new rules beginning next season that aim to limit the use of …

Adam Silver to the media

Report: NBA wants unnatural shooting motion rule change for next season

The NBA is planning to quickly advance a proposal that will penalize players for using unnatural shooting motions to draw fouls. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, further meetings have taken place on formalizing rules that would prevent …

Adam Silver

NBA to nix idea of reseeding final four playoff teams regardless of conference?

The NBA has been considering some radical changes to its regular season and postseason formats in an attempt to increase fan interest, but one particular idea that would dramatically change the way the league’s champion is determined appears to …

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