The NBA has approved several rule changes that will take effect in the 2018-19 pre-season.
The association’s board of governors announced the decision in a press release Friday, about a month after the NBA Competition Committee proposed the alterations that were passed unanimously: The shot clock will be reset to 14 seconds following an offensive rebound; the clear-path foul rule has been simplified; and the hostile act definition has been expanded for purposes of instant replay reviews.
Here's a quick breakdown of each rule change, per the NBA's press release:
According to Woj, the NBA Board of Governors also approved an increase in benefits for select staff:
The 2018-19 NBA pre-season will kick off Sept. 28.