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Recorded May 13, 2026
Take-foul penalty introduced — defensive transition fouls now result in one free throw plus retained possession for the offensive team (previously just possession with no shot).
Recorded May 7, 2026
NBA In-Season Tournament (later renamed Emirates NBA Cup) introduced — group play followed by knockout rounds. Inaugural championship: Los Angeles Lakers defeated Indiana Pacers 123–109 on December 9, 2023.
Recorded May 7, 2026
Anti-Fighting Rules
Aug 5, 2026Flagrant Foul Review and Player Ejection
Aug 5, 2026Other Violations
Aug 5, 2026Goaltending and Basket Interference
Aug 5, 2026Timing Violations
Aug 5, 2026Ball-Handling Violations
Aug 5, 2026Technical Fouls
Aug 5, 2026Flagrant Fouls
Aug 5, 2026Team Fouls and the Bonus
Aug 5, 2026Free Throw Situations
Aug 5, 2026Free Throws
Aug 5, 2026Field Goals
Aug 5, 2026Inbounding the Ball
Aug 5, 2026Overtime
Aug 5, 2026Timeouts
Aug 5, 2026Ball Advancement (Backcourt / Frontcourt)
Aug 5, 2026Starting Play
Aug 5, 2026Shot Clock (24 Seconds)
Aug 5, 2026Additional Game Personnel
Aug 5, 2026Official Positioning
Aug 5, 2026Game Officials (3 Referees)
Aug 5, 2026Substitutions
Aug 5, 2026Restricted Area Arc
Aug 5, 2026Three-Point Line
Aug 5, 2026The Key (Painted Area / Lane)
Aug 5, 2026Court Markings
Aug 5, 2026The Court
Aug 5, 2026Section 3: Playing Area
Aug 5, 2026Shot Clock and Game Clock
Aug 5, 2026Prohibited Equipment
Aug 5, 2026Player Uniforms
Aug 5, 2026Backboard and Rim
Aug 5, 2026Player Safety on the Court
May 23, 2026Lane Violations
May 23, 2026Player Positions
May 23, 2026Health and Safety Protocols
May 23, 2026NBA Replay Center
May 23, 2026Concussion Protocol
May 23, 2026Game Duration
May 23, 2026Section 5: Rules of Play
May 23, 2026