New NBA season new rules are coming: Change and expectations are intertwined

In the new season of NBA, changes in rules and schedules come like a storm, which will reshape the storm of the arena. Recently, the NBA officially announced a number of new regulations, from encouraging exciting styles to optimizing the game system to speeding up the penalty process, all aiming to improve the viewing and fluency of the game. These changes will not only touch the hearts of fans, but will also profoundly affect the tactical layout and player performance of each team in the new season. The new regulations first recommend the penalty adjustment for ultra-long shots at the end of the quarter. Starting from the new season, if the ultra-long shots in the last 3 seconds of the first three quarters and the last 5 seconds of the fourth quarter (a distance of over 36 feet, about 10.97 meters) are missed, only the team's missed shots and no longer affects the player's personal shooting percentage. Last season, Jokic and Doncic's attempt to buzz the middle circle has made fans excited. This new rule is undoubtedly a "letting go" for players. The green light is given. The ultra-long buzzer-beating show at the end of the future quarter will be staged more frequently, which will make the suspense and excitement of the game soar. The optimization of the rules of the mid-season tournament is also eye-catching. In the 2025-26 season, the NBA Cup semi-finals and finals are still held in a neutral position, but starting from the 2026-27 season, the semi-finals will be held at home at teams with higher division rankings, while the finals will maintain a neutral position. This change cleverly balances home advantage with fairness in the game, not only allows home fans to participate more deeply, create a warm atmosphere in the arena, but also adds more sense of competitive honor to the teams, making the competition for the mid-season championship more intense.

The adjustment of the judgment process of the out-of-bounds judgment challenge is a masterpiece to improve the smoothness of the game. In the new season, when the penalty challenge is out of bounds, the right to determine the foul is transferred from the leader of the referee group to the video center, which can reduce the average playback time by 1 minute and 20 seconds. In the past, the pace of the game was disrupted due to long replays will be greatly reduced, making the game more compact and coherent, and fans can also enjoy a smoother basketball feast. In terms of the

schedule, the key nodes have been determined. On October 22, the horn of the opening game will be officially sounded; on November 1, the NBA Cup group stage will start, and all teams will fight for honor; on December 26, the focus match between Lake Yong and Kailu and other people will ignite the festival passion; from February 14 to 16, 2026, the All-Star Weekend will be grandly held in Las Vegas; after the regular season ends on April 13, fierce competition between the playoffs and the playoffs will follow one after another.

The new season, these new regulations and schedules are full of unknowns and expectations for players, coaches and fans. Which change will become a key factor in changing the game pattern? Is it a surprise brought by the extreme long shot at the end of the festival, or a home change in the mid-season championship, or a smooth game rhythm? I believe that the answers will be revealed one by one in the new season, so let us wait and see together. # Hot discussion on NBA message board ## Hot discussion on NBA players ##NBA new season highlights#