Topic / Subject
Top-tier radio show host Frank Isola says the NBA’s four-point line idea isn’t just fan chatter — he depicted it as something being discussed inside the league office on SiriusXM NBA Radio’s “The Starting Lineup” (Feb. 24, 2026, “Oh My Pod” segment).

TL;DR
Rumor Zoo verified the quote by going over the SiriusXM episode. What’s still unconfirmed is whether the “talk” is casual brainstorming or anything close to a real rules-testing plan.

Key Details

• Frank Isola hosts SiriusXM NBA Radio’s “The Starting Lineup.” He can also be seen during the Brooklyn Nets games on YESNetwork, and occasionally as a backup on ESPN’s PTI. Follow him on X: @TheFrankIsola.
• On the Feb. 24, 2026, Starting Lineup episode (“Oh My Pod” segment), Isola said: “There’s actually talk in the league office about a four-point line…” (verified by Rumor Zoo via the SiriusXM in-app replay).
• The audio is accessible to SiriusXM subscribers via the app replay, but there’s no widely circulating open-web clip/transcript to link publicly.
• The NBA has flirted with the four-point concept before as an exploratory/hypothetical idea (ESPN reported similar “league office discussed it” chatter back in 2014).
• As of Feb. 24, 2026, there’s no official NBA / Competition Committee announcement (or known G League / All-Star / preseason test plan) tied to a four-point line.

Breakdown
Let’s separate two things:

1. Whether Frank Isola said it, and 2) whether the NBA is actually moving toward it.

On point #1: this isn’t “someone said they heard it.” A Zoo Keeper from the RumorZoo.com listened to the SiriusXM replay and re-listened to the segment to confirm the wording. So the quote is real.

To clarify Frank Isola’s standpoint on adding a four-point line, he is not in support and stated, “I’ll announce my retirement from NBA radio the day that comes out.”

On point #2: “talk in the league office” can mean a lot. The NBA is constantly workshopping ideas, especially stuff that could juice entertainment value, create late-game chaos, or refresh strategy. A four-point line is the ultimate “one rule change, instant new era” lever.

But it’s also the ultimate controversy lever. The league already catches heat for being too three-heavy. A four-pointer could either create a fun new wrinkle or turn the math-ball complaints into a full-scale riot.

The history here is important: though the league discussed the four-point line before, it never advanced to a formal proposal. This places the current situation on “rules watch”—the quote is confirmed, but the seriousness of the league’s internal talk is still unproven without movement toward an official test or committee review.

What to Watch Next

• Any further follow-up clarification from Frank Isola (or other SiriusXM hosts) about how serious the “league office talk” actually is.
• Any sign of a test environment: G League experiment, All-Star Weekend trial, preseason gimmick, or Competition Committee mention.
• Details, if they ever leak: where would the line be placed, how do corners work, does the court need changes, does it only apply in certain situations?
• Whether additional mainstream NBA reporters start hearing similar “league office” chatter independently.

Can This Actually Happen?
Yes, mechanically it’s easy to paint a new arc. The real hurdle is political/product appetite: the NBA would need to believe the upside (fresh strategy + bigger swings) outweighs the downside (more long-range volume, record-book distortion, and fan backlash). If it ever got real, the NBA almost certainly tests it first rather than dropping it straight into regular-season games.

Would It Even Make Sense?
It makes sense if the NBA wants a new “moment shot” and a new late-game math problem. It doesn’t make sense if the league’s priority is balancing offense/defense and reducing long-ball dominance. This is a “high entertainment, high controversy” idea; there’s no middle ground.

Verdict Box
Likelihood: Medium-Low
Why: The quote is confirmed by SiriusXM replay. However, there are still no signs of formal rules-testing, Competition Committee involvement, or a timeline. Currently, this appears to be an internal discussion only, not an active plan.

Sources
SiriusXM — SiriusXM NBA Radio channel page (show info)
NBA.com — SiriusXM NBA Radio: The Starting Lineup | Feb. 24 (event listing)
ESPN — NBA discussed new court, 4-point shot concept (2014)

Comment
If the NBA tested a four-point line in the G League first, would you be curious or would it instantly feel like “too much”?