How long does a player have to take possession of a rebound?

A player has no time limit to take possession of a rebound in basketball. This means that once a player secures the ball following a missed shot, they can hold onto it for as long as they need before making a subsequent play, such as passing, dribbling, or shooting. This rule allows players the necessary freedom to assess their options after a rebound without being rushed by a time constraint.

In contrast, the other options suggest specific timeframes that do not apply to rebounds. For example, five or ten seconds would imply a restriction that doesn't exist in the context of securing a rebound; players are allowed the flexibility to control their next move without immediate pressure. Claiming that a player must act immediately after a whistle also doesn’t pertain to the timeframe for taking possession of a rebound, as this situation would relate to other aspects of the game, such as out-of-bounds calls or fouls, rather than rebounds specifically.