Jalen Williams expresses concern over NBA's one-free-throw rule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Jalen Williams publicly criticized the NBA's proposed one-free-throw rule during the 2026 Summer League testing phase. Under this rule, shooting fouls that typically grant 1-3 free throws will be replaced by a single free throw for all points. Williams took to social media to voice his dissatisfaction, suggesting there are better methods to enhance game pace than significant rule changes. The league plans to evaluate this rule, which has been in effect in the G League since the 2019-20 season, to decide its future implementation.
- •Jalen Williams criticizes the one-free-throw rule on social media.
- •The NBA is testing this rule during the 2026 Summer League.
- •The rule combines multiple free throws into one attempt for game flow improvement.
- •Williams suggests there are better ways to enhance game pace.
- •The G League has utilized this rule since the 2019-20 season.
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