In the NBA, a player fouls out and is disqualified from the remainder of the game after committing six personal fouls
. This rule applies regardless of whether the game goes into overtime; the limit remains six fouls
. Additionally, a player can also be ejected for receiving two technical fouls or a flagrant foul of the second degree (excessive and unnecessary contact)
. If a team is reduced to only five players due to fouling out, injury, or ejection, the NBA has a special rule allowing the last player who fouled out to remain in the game to maintain five players on the court. This results in a technical foul being assessed to the team
. In summary:
- Six personal fouls lead to fouling out in the NBA.
- Two technical fouls or one flagrant 2 foul lead to ejection.
- The last player to foul out may stay in the game if the team has only five players available, with a technical foul penalty applied.
This system balances player discipline with maintaining competitive play on the court
