NBA to test new free throw rule, and it’s WILD
SB Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The NBA plans to test the "one free throw rule" during the 2026 Summer League, aiming to speed up game flow by condensing multiple free throws into a single shot worth the total points of the original attempts.
- Under this rule, fouls on two-point shots would result in one free throw worth two points, fouls on three-point attempts would yield one shot worth three points, and And-1 plays would result in one free throw worth one point.
- This change could advantage elite three-point shooters who are also strong free-throw shooters, while increasing pressure on players with lower free-throw accuracy.
- Additionally, the NBA is exploring technological innovations in basketball to reduce bad calls, which could improve game fairness if the technology functions effectively.
