What happens when a player commits a technical foul?

When a player commits a technical foul, the opposing team is awarded two free throws. This rule reflects the nature of a technical foul, which can be assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct, excessive delay, and violations such as entering or leaving the court improperly.

This free throw opportunity allows the opposing team to gain an advantage through extra points without the play being contested in the usual manner, as it occurs from the free throw line. It's important to note that all players on the court can be eligible to shoot these free throws, not just the player who was involved in the foul.

The other outcomes associated with technical fouls, such as warnings or disqualifications, do not apply universally. A warning may be issued for minor infractions, but once a technical foul is called, it leads directly to the free throw opportunity. Disqualification is reserved for more severe infractions or accumulation of personal fouls, and player substitutions do not necessarily result from a technical foul being called.