NBA G League tests “End of Period Heaves” new rule

The NBA G League is a pivotal testing ground for the NBA. Below you will find on-court basketball rules unique to the G League this season. These are in addition to the standard NBA game rules and guidelines.

End of Period "Heaves": Certain unsuccessful end-of-period "heaves" will be adjusted from an individual player’s missed field goal attempt to a team field goal attempt when the following criteria are met: 1) the missed field goal attempt takes place within the final three seconds of the first three periods of the game, 2) the missed field goal attempt must take place from beyond the outer edge of the center circle extended (i.e., approximately 36 feet from the basket), 3) the play must originate in the backcourt.

If a field goal attempt meets the above criteria, and the shot is made, then the player will be credited with a standard made field goal attempt. The team field goal attempts will not be tied to the individual player on the final box score. If a field goal attempt meets the above criteria, but the shot is blocked by a defender, the attempt will count as a team field goal attempt, and the defender will be credited with a blocked shot.  Any associated rebounds after such blocked shot will still be credited to an individual player, as needed.