NBA tests new rules in summer league including one-shot free throws
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The NBA is experimenting with significant rule changes during its summer leagues this year, taking place in California, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City. A notable change involves free throws, where shooting fouls will result in a single shot worth one, two, or three points, depending on the situation, instead of multiple attempts. Additionally, the league is trialing a new basketball equipped with a sensor to detect contact, aimed at improving officiating on out-of-bounds calls. These changes could shape potential updates to the game in the upcoming seasons.
- •Summer leagues in California, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City are testing rules.
- •One free throw will be awarded for shooting fouls, counting for multiple points.
- •New basketball technology includes a sensor to aid in officiating.
- •Traditional free throw rules remain for the final two minutes and overtime.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Testing Big Changes in Summer League Play
"The NBA is testing out a couple of significant changes in the summer leagues this year, providing a testing ground for possible tweaks to the game. As Zach Powell of The Athletic notes, it’s common for the summer leagues in California, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City to try out potential changes ahead of full […] The post NBA Testing Big Changes in Summer League Play appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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