NBA Testing Proposed In-Game Penalty

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Published on July 5 2023 5:49 am
Last Updated on July 5 2023 5:50 am

The NBA will be testing out a proposed in-game penalty for flopping during summer league, according to an announcement by the league Tuesday.

 A flop, which will be determined by referees at the game, will be penalized by awarding the opposing team one free throw and possession of the ball.

The player who commits the flop will be assessed an unsportsmanlike technical foul, which won't count toward personal fouls or lead to an ejection. Officials won't be required to stop live play to call a flopping violation.