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The NBA’s new rule emphasis could hurt Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and actually give defenses a chance

The upcoming 2026-27 basketball campaign brings a renewed officiating focus designed to provide defenders additional opportunities to contest plays. Two specific tactics face strict scrutiny under these guidelines: offensive players extending their off-arm during drives and illegal push-off screens.

Superstars who rely heavily on creating space with these maneuvers, most notably Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown, will need to adapt their playing styles. Monty McCutchen, who serves as the senior vice president of referee development and training, narrated an instructional video released by league officials to demonstrate acceptable and prohibited contact.

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