The NBA’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved a series of rule changes related to the shot clock, clear-path fouls, and the definition of a “hostile act,” reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links). All three rule changes will go into effect for the 2018/19 season.
The rule changes are as follows:
- The shot clock will now reset to 14 seconds instead of 24 seconds after an offensive rebound.
- The clear-path foul rule has been modified and simplified. The NBA has published a video highlighting the changes made to the rule, which Wojnarowski outlined last month.
- The definition of what constitutes a “hostile act” (for the purposes of triggering an instant-replay review) has been expanded to include any hostile interaction with a referee, coach, or a fan, rather than just another player.
You can read the full explanations for each rule change right here, via Howard Beck of Bleacher Report.
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While we’ll occasionally notice the new clear-path foul and “hostile act” rules during games this season, the tweak to the shot-clock rule is the most noteworthy of these three changes. It should speed up the game a little more, and may create additional end-of-game opportunities for teams that surrender offensive rebounds.
Amen on the clear path rule change
As I said previously, I’m fine with the shot clock rule in other leagues and FIBA, but I dont like it in the NBA. It will allow teams to get away with smaller lineups at the end of games, and they wont be penalized enough for giving up an offensive rebound