RULE NO. 1: Court Dimensions – Equipment; RULE NO. 2: Duties of the Officials; RULE NO 3: Players, Substitutes and Coaches; RULE NO. 4: Definitions; RULE NO. 5: Scoring and Timing; RULE NO....

Section VII—Defensive Three-Second Rule The count starts when the offensive team is in control of the ball in the frontcourt. Any defensive player, who is positioned in the 16-foot lane or the...

This rule applies whether play is in progress or the ball is dead. If a fighting foul occurs with a team in possession of the ball, that team will retain possession on the sideline nearest the...

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Oct 17, 2019 · The NBA changed its policy before the 2019-20 season, requiring players to be measured without shoes for their official height.

Oct 22, 2024 · The NBA outlined three factors that would be considered in this new rule when it announced it back in September.

Jul 12, 2023 · The NBA Board of Governors today approved an in-game flopping penalty and expanded use of the Coach’s Challenge. Both rule changes will be implemented beginning with the 2023-24 NBA season.

with Rule 8—Section III. The throw-in begins when the ball is given to and controlled by the player inbounding, or at his disposal, and ends when the ball is released.

Oct 25, 2023 · Players must now play in 65 games to qualify for certain regular-season awards, including MVP, All-NBA and All-Defensive teams. The NBA can now fine teams for sitting stars for rest...

Jul 21, 2023 · The NBA has established rather plain, understandable rules and procedures to maintain a standard of quality for the basketball game. These laws and stipulations provide a perfect guideline for all the players, officials and fans about how this professional game is played and controlled over the years.