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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
Player Safety on the Court
May 23, 2026Other Violations
May 23, 2026Goaltending and Basket Interference
May 23, 2026Lane Violations
May 23, 2026Ball-Handling Violations
May 23, 2026Flagrant Fouls
May 23, 2026Free Throws
May 23, 2026Field Goals
May 23, 2026Inbounding the Ball
May 23, 2026Ball Advancement (Backcourt / Frontcourt)
May 23, 2026Starting Play
May 23, 2026Player Positions
May 23, 2026Restricted Area Arc
May 23, 2026Health and Safety Protocols
May 23, 2026Anti-Fighting Rules
May 23, 2026Flagrant Foul Review and Player Ejection
May 23, 2026NBA Replay Center
May 23, 2026Concussion Protocol
May 23, 2026Timing Violations
May 23, 2026Technical Fouls
May 23, 2026Team Fouls and the Bonus
May 23, 2026Free Throw Situations
May 23, 2026Overtime
May 23, 2026Timeouts
May 23, 2026Additional Game Personnel
May 23, 2026Official Positioning
May 23, 2026Substitutions
May 23, 2026Shot Clock and Game Clock
May 23, 2026Prohibited Equipment
May 23, 2026Player Uniforms
May 23, 2026Backboard and Rim
May 23, 2026Game Duration
May 23, 2026Section 5: Rules of Play
May 23, 2026The Key (Painted Area / Lane)
May 23, 2026Court Markings
May 23, 2026The Court
May 23, 2026Section 3: Playing Area
May 23, 2026Game Officials (3 Referees)
May 23, 2026Three-Point Line
May 23, 2026