The NBA now allows inbounds passes from beyond the half-court line, speeding up play.

Nikola Jokic commented on the NBA's recent rule change allowing teams to inbound the ball from beyond the half-court line, joking that teammate Luka Dončić is already practicing the long heaves that the new rule enables. The change, aimed at speeding up play and reducing delays, permits inbounds passes from anywhere behind the half-court line, a shift from the previous restriction to within 4 feet of the sideline. Jokic's remarks highlight the rule's potential impact on game flow and strategy.