The NBA rule change to hack-a-Shaq will do almost nothing to eliminate making their product occasionally unwatchable.
The NBA has finally officially changed the "hack-a-Shaq" rules and Andre Drummond and Detroit Pistons fans will likely be awfully disappointed.
With the strategy of intentionally fouling terrible free-throw shooters has been increasing in recent years, the NBA knew it had to do something. The league has finally unveiled its rule change and .... it's not much.
Rules Changes Relating to Deliberate Away-From-The-Play Foul Rules
- The current rule for away-from-the-play fouls applicable to the last two minutes of the fourth period (and last two minutes of any overtime) - pursuant to which the fouled team is awarded one free throw and retains possession of the ball - will be extended to the last two minutes of each period.