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

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

Per that report, the rule change would "award the offensive team with one free throw and retaining possession" after a transition take foul, mirroring the rules currently in place in the G League.

Players intentionally fouling ball-handlers following turnovers—preventing obvious fast breaks in the process—has long been lamented by fans and analysts alike, who argue it slows down the game and takes away exciting transition opportunities. 

While the NBA does have clear-path fouls that award two foul shots and possession, that only applies 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; the player with the transition scoring opportunity is in control of the ball (or a pass has been thrown to him); and if the foul deprives his team of an opportunity to score."

Take fouls, on the other hand, often occur before the half-court line at the beginning of a transition opportunity. 

Charania also reported on Tuesday that the league is discussing a midseason tournament that would begin as early as the 2023-24 campaign. He added that "with the play-in tournament here to stay given its success, concepts are beginning to ramp up on another competitive event."

Such in-season tournaments are popular in European soccer, such as the FA Cup in England or the Copa del Rey in Spain.