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NBA Changes A Bunch Of Rules Ahead Of 2018-2019 Season

BY KAVAN FLAVIUS
– ON SEP 22, 2018
IN NBA

The NBA has made a few changes to their rulebook heading into the upcoming 2018-2019 campaign.

The league recently announced their decision to allow players to wear sneakers of their choice during the campaign and we can all expect to see some flashy kicks on display during games.

But there will also be changes made where the shot clock, clear path foul rule and hostile act definition are concerned.

via nba.com

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The NBA's board of governors have approved three rule changes which will take effect at the beginning of preseason, with the proposals having been presented earlier in the summer.

"The NBA Board of Governors today unanimously approved rules changes in advance of the 2018-19 season," the league announced via their official websiteon Friday.

"Beginning with the 2018 NBA preseason, the shot clock will reset to 14 seconds in offensive rebounding situations, as opposed to 24; the clear path foul rule will be simplified; and the definition of a “hostile act” will be expanded for purposes of triggering instant replay review."

via si.com

To break this down, the shot clock will reset to 14 seconds and not 24 in the following cases:

Following an offensive rebound when a missed field goal or free throw hits the rim
Following a loose ball foul being called on the defensive team immediately after a missed field goal or free throw hits the rim
Following offensive team getting possession if the ball goes out of bounds immediately after a missed field goal or free throw hits the rim

Referees will be able to whistle for a clear path foul during a transition scoring opportunity if:

The ball is ahead of the tip of the circle in the backcourt
All defenders are behind the offensive player with the transition scoring opportunity
The offensive player with the transition scoring opportunity is in possession of the ball
The foul deprives the team in transition of the opportunity to score.

"Under the simplified rule, a clear path foul cannot occur if the fouled player is in the act of shooting or if the foul is caused by the defender’s attempt to intercept or deflect a pass intended for the player attempting to score in transition," the NBA added in a statement.

"If a clear path foul is committed, the offended team will continue to be awarded two free throws and possession of the ball on the sideline nearest the spot where the foul occurred."

The definition of a hostile act has been broadened for instant replay purposes and referees will have the privilege of reviewing plays to make a determination in relation to the penalty players or coaches will be handed if they are involved in hostile exchanges with each other, referees or fans.

The NBA did not provide a deeper explanation, however, officials will be afforded enough time to review plays and come to a decision if things get out of hand during a game