NBA competition committee exploring rule changes to restrict unnatural jump shot motions, sources say

The NBA has shared a video compilation of player examples with the 30 teams that outlines a number of motions deemed unnatural that were used to draw fouls.

There’s a growing belief that many of these maneuvers are contributing to a game where the advantage is slanting too much toward the offense.

There’s a plan for the competition committee to bring recommendations to the board of governors for a vote this summer, implementing rule changes ahead of Las Vegas Summer League in August and the start of the 2021-22 season, sources said.

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