NBA D-League unveils coach's challenge, other new rules aimed at speeding up the game

Published February 05, 2015

The NBA Development League is giving coaches the chance to challenge calls but effectively taking away their ability to use the so-called "Hack-a-Shaq" system of intentional fouling.

The NBA's minor league announced a series of new rules Wednesday that could speed up the game when it opens its 14th season next week.

Coaches will also have an opportunity to advance the ball and make substitutions without using a timeout, and the number of fouls before teams shoot free throws will increase.

Chris Alpert, the league's vice president of basketball operations and player personnel, thinks the changes "will have a positive impact on speeding up the game" and improving the flow in the final minutes.

The D-League season starts next week.

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