The NBA will test a rule change during the upcoming summer league series that would award one point for a single free throw, instead of the typical two. The new rule has been previously tested in the G League.
The experiment will be conducted alongside another test involving embedded sensors within basketballs during July's summer league games, according to ESPN Australia.
Under the proposed rule change, one free throw would equate to the same number of points as a traditional two-shot free throw opportunity. The Japan Times Sports reported this detail regarding the structure of the new scoring system.
The NBA summer league will serve as a testing ground for these innovations before potential implementation at higher levels of competition. ESPN Australia noted that the one free throw rule has already been tested in the G League, suggesting some prior evaluation of its feasibility and impact on game dynamics.
No further details regarding the embedded sensor technology were provided by either source. The purpose of the sensors was not specified in reports.
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