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The league's Competition Committee, which began meetings in Las
Vegas last weekend, is moving ahead with a proposal that would
grant the team being fouled on the play one free throw as well
as possession. Previously, the team that was fouled would only
resume possession out of bounds.
The so-called "take foul" is under increased scrutiny because it
allows teams to negate their opponents' fastbreak opportunities,
especially when the opponent has the numbers advantage.
The tactic also slows down the pace of the game.
The committee's recommendations, including another that deals
with players' conduct on the bench, are expected to be approved
when they're made to the league's Board of Governors, the
sources told Yahoo Sports.
One of a few bench decorum issues concerns players who remain
standing during long stretches rather than taking their seats
during games. Fans who are sitting behind teams' benches,
typically in pricey seats, have complained that their views of
the game are obstructed.
The committee is mulling stiffer penalties for players who fail
to stay seated, per the report.
Bench decorum violations led to fines totaling $175,000 against
the Dallas Mavericks during last season's playoffs.
--Field Level Media
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