nba_get_lineups

Get NBA game lineups. Lineup data is only available starting from the 2025 NBA season and once the game begins.

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What nba_get_lineups does on Mcp

AI agents call nba_get_lineups to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why nba_get_lineups is rated Low

This tool retrieves public sports data (NBA game lineups) without side effects, reversible modifications, code execution, financial transactions, or destructive operations. It is purely informational and poses minimal security risk even if misused by an AI agent, as it cannot alter data, execute commands, or cause financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'nba_get_lineups' and description 'Get NBA game lineups' indicates a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of code. The phrase 'Get' and 'Lineup data' clearly denote a read-only query of sports analytics.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs nba_get_lineups safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For nba_get_lineups, this is the rule to start with:

nba_get_lineups Allowed

nba_get_lineups is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "nba_get_lineups": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every nba_get_lineups call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about nba_get_lineups

What does the nba_get_lineups tool do? +

Get NBA game lineups. Lineup data is only available starting from the 2025 NBA season and once the game begins. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on nba_get_lineups? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nba_get_lineups: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is nba_get_lineups? +

nba_get_lineups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit nba_get_lineups? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nba_get_lineups rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block nba_get_lineups completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for nba_get_lineups. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides nba_get_lineups? +

nba_get_lineups is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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