Report: NBA 'Transition Take Foul' Rule Change Receives 'Widespread' Support From GMs

A potential rule change to the NBA's transition take foul was met with widespread support during the league's general managers meeting in Chicago on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.

The rule change would give the offensive team one free throw and retain possession after a transition, in line with the rules in the G League.

Fans and analysts argue that players intentionally fouling ball-handlers following turnovers slows down the game and takes away exciting transition opportunities.

Mike Prada. (PRAY-duh) @MikePradaNBA

Better than now, but doesn't solve the root of the problem. Players commit take fouls out of frustration and to save energy. The solution is a soccer-style advantage rule that allows the play to continue and assesses a foul after the fact. If the foul is hard, make it a flagrant https://t.co/WlAX5kdqm3

Sean Barnard @Sean_Barnard1

Would love to see this

The take fouls have become increasingly common and take away the fastbreak which is one of the most exciting parts of the game https://t.co/apLmxT1ehr

Chris Herring @Herring_NBA

I haven’t been very pro-“ban the charge,” but if the league is looking for ways to make the game more exciting, that’d probably be a good place to start. Along w take fouls on fastbreaks.

The NBA has clear-path fouls that award two foul shots and possession, but only when the ball is ahead of the tip of the circle in the backcourt, no defender is ahead of the offensive player with the transition scoring opportunity.

Fouls often occur before the half-court line at the beginning of a transition opportunity.

The league is discussing a mid-season tournament that would start as early as the 24th season. With the play-in tournament here to stay, concepts are beginning to ramp up on another competitive event.

The FA Cup in England is one of the most popular in-season tournaments in Europe.