Last July, the league approved rule changes that penalized the use of the take foul and significantly altered the way defenders approach those situations.

What is an NBA transition take foul? A “transition take foul” is a foul that is purposely committed by the defense to stop the offensive team from having a fast-break opportunity without ...

The rules regarding the take foul have been one of the most significant changes this NBA season.

Transition take fouls in the NBA were changed heading into the 2022-23 season to give games a better flow and showcase the athleticism of players.

Under new officiating guidelines for the 2023-24 NBA season, players such as Marcus Smart, left, can be assessed a technical foul for flopping. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ...

Changing the way the so-called “transition take fouls” are officiated this season won’t keep them out of the NBA game. In fact, the league thinks that sort of play now may make the game ...

Brooklyn's Kevin Durant has not yet committed a transition take foul -- but he has drawn one. He tweeted that the foul rule is still confusing to him, too, even though he is a two-time NBA Finals MVP.

The NBA's "transition take foul" is new for 2022-23. It's a tweak that could dramatically change the art of the fast break.

This is Layup Lines, by Bryan Kalbrosky The NBA's rulebook is constantly evolving, and one of the biggest changes this season is the addition of a rule against the transition take foul.

Changing the way the so-called “transition take fouls” are officiated this season won’t keep them out of the NBA game.