Big “shot clock” change for 18-19 season: after OffensReb, only 14 seconds left

[CelticsElite]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24454530/nba-expected-pass-rule-changes-including-changing-shot-clock-14-seconds-offensive-rebound
I don’t think the new clear path or  hostile act changes are as big as the shot clock change

The NBA's board of governors are expected to pass rule changes for the 2018-19 season that include resetting the shot clock after an offensive rebound to 14 seconds from 24, simplifying the clear-path foul rule and expanding the definition of the "hostile act" to more easily trigger instant replay, league sources told ESPN.

The NBA believes that the resetting of the shot clock to 14 seconds after offensive rebounds will increase shot attempts, especially at the end of close games. The NBA studied FIBA's implementation of the rule in 2014, as well as its use in G League, WNBA and NBA summer league games.

Under the changes to the clear-path rule, a clear path to the basket would be in play in these three instances:

• "A personal foul is committed on any offensive player during his team's transition scoring opportunity."

• "When the foul occurs, the ball is ahead of the tip of the circle in the backcourt, no defensive player is ahead of the offensive player with the scoring opportunity and that offensive player is in control of the ball or a pass to him has been released."

• "The defensive foul deprives the offensive team of a transition scoring opportunity."

In the instance of a clear-path foul, the team is given two free throw attempts and possession on the sideline closest to where the foul happened.

The NBA says that rule would eliminate the need that a play start in the backcourt. Referees would no longer "need to make a judgment call on whether a defender was 'between' the offensive player and the basket, or, if a defender is ahead of the player being fouled but not 'between' the offensive player and the basket, whether such defender had the opportunity to position himself between the ball and the basket."

The expanded definition of the "hostile act" to trigger instant replay would now extend beyond interaction with another player to also include a hostile interaction with a referee, coach or a fan.

[Cman]

I like the idea in general. Should make the game more exciting. (Yes, I know it already is).

[GetLucky]

I like the proposed Clear Path rule and "Hostile Act" replay review. I always thought it was strange that a defender fouling to stop a 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 break was not punishable.

I don't like the proposed shot clock rule. I think it lessens the importance of defensive rebounding at the end of close games (makes the defending team "hurt less" if they give up an offensive rebound at the end of a game and perhaps gives said team a fast break opportunity if the offensive team rushes a shot attempt).

[hpantazo]

We would have won game 7 of the 2010 Finals if this shot clock rule was in place back then.

[18isGREATERthan72]

I like the proposed Clear Path rule and "Hostile Act" replay review. I always thought it was strange that a defender fouling to stop a 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 break was not punishable.

I don't like the proposed shot clock rule. I think it lessens the importance of defensive rebounding at the end of close games (makes the defending team "hurt less" if they give up an offensive rebound at the end of a game and perhaps gives said team a fast break opportunity if the offensive team rushes a shot attempt).

Valid point on the shot clock change.  I think the league's focus on these rule changes though is to keep the pace of the game up, and increase shot attempts as well as offensive opportunities.    Offense is a bigger seller than defense is, and although most hoop heads appreciate a good defender, the casual fan appreciates pace and scoring, and the casual fan is the main money maker for the NBA.

The change is pretty drastic, but I don't have a major problem with it.

[Chris22]

I like the rule changes.

Now they need to widen the court.

[Roy H.]

I like it as well.  It forces a faster paced game, while also rewarding a defense for forcing a missed shot, even if they don't get the rebound.

[Scintan]

What a terrible rule change.  The shot clock is fine, so they screw with it.  The absence of traveling calls is a joke, but that goes unaddressed.

What the hell is wrong with these leagues that they feel the need to fix what's not broken, and to ignore what needs fixing?

[gouki88]

I like the shot clock change. It's what my national league uses, and it hasn't caused any trouble at all.

I also like the crackdown on those annoying fouls that would result in a open lay-up, but I hope it's implemented correctly

[TomHeinsohn]

What a terrible rule change.  The shot clock is fine, so they screw with it.  The absence of traveling calls is a joke, but that goes unaddressed.

What the hell is wrong with these leagues that they feel the need to fix what's not broken, and to ignore what needs fixing?

Travelling probably doesn't really bother as many people as you think

[RockinRyA]

We would have won game 7 of the 2010 Finals if this shot clock rule was in place back then.

Maybe, but maybe it wont stop the LAL from grabbing another rebound when they shoot it at 14 

[Ogaju]

what if you get multiple offensive rebounds on the same possession do you then reduce the time on the shot clock. First rebound, shot clock goes to 14 seconds. Second OR and shot clock goes to 10 seconds. Third OR and shot clock goes down to 5 seconds. That will speed up the pace. I think the shot clock change is huge.

[Scintan]

What a terrible rule change.  The shot clock is fine, so they screw with it.  The absence of traveling calls is a joke, but that goes unaddressed.

What the hell is wrong with these leagues that they feel the need to fix what's not broken, and to ignore what needs fixing?

Travelling probably doesn't really bother as many people as you think

I doubt that.

[gouki88]

What a terrible rule change.  The shot clock is fine, so they screw with it.  The absence of traveling calls is a joke, but that goes unaddressed.

What the hell is wrong with these leagues that they feel the need to fix what's not broken, and to ignore what needs fixing?

Travelling probably doesn't really bother as many people as you think

I doubt that.

It definitely bothers basketball purists, of which this blog is mostly made up of. However, there are many more casual fans nowadays than there have ever been. These people typically don't care about Harden taking 3 steps on a step back jumper, or LeBron dunking it on someone after taking 3-4 steps, because it looks cool

[JSD]

I like it!!