Adam Glanzman/Getty ImagesSunday's announcement by the NBA outlined new priorities for officials. They are expected to decrease the use of non-basketball maneuvers to draw fouls during play.The Association posted a thread to its official Twitter account NBA Official. It listed a variety of non-basketball moves offensive players have used over the years to convince referees to make favorable calls."- A shooter is seen leaning into a defender or launching at an unusual angle."- An offensive player suddenly veers off his path (sideways, backwards) into the path of a defender"- The shooter raises his leg (up, or to the side) at an unusual angle"- The offensive player off-arm hooks defender (often while trying to take a shot in non-basketball fashion)These plays can now be initiated by the shooter and result in fouls or "no-calls".These new guidelines will be first applied to some of the youngest league players. The NBA will start to closely monitor all non-basketball activities starting with the summer league this month, and continuing into the 2021-22 regular seasons.Shams Charania, of The Athletic, reported June 22 that the league would be able to reduce non-basketball moves by having stricter enforcement. The Competition Committee and Board of Governors had to approve the decision.Per Charania:"The league office discussed expected changes, which could start during the Las Vegas Summer League, August," as part of a meeting with 30 general managers in Chicago on Monday. There have been discussions across the league about limiting fouls in non-basketball activities and leveling the playing fields for defenses who are currently at the mercy the leniency given to offensive players by the way the games are called.League veterans will have the rest of the offseason for preparations. However, it is important to note that these regulations may not be imposed in the summer league.It's easy for officials to pay more attention to stars like Trae Young and James Harden. Young was the guard with the highest average personal fouls last season, at 6.8 per match. Lillard was close behind at 6.3, followed closely by Collin Sexton (5.6), Luka Doncic (5.5) and De'Aaron Fox (5.5). Bradley Beal (5.4) was also close behind Young.
