Public and player outcry over flopping reached a boiling point during the 2012 NBA Playoffs, and it appears the NBA is close to taking action. The league will also expand its use of review.
NBA adds more replay reviews
NBA referees will now be able to view replay to make more accurate calls on blocking and charging fouls, as well as goaltending and basket interference violations late in the game.
Although the rules surrounding those calls remain unchanged, officials will now be able to view replay to make the right call with less than two minutes on the clock, reported CBS’ Ken Berger from the NBA’s annual referee camp.
Read Article >NBA tries to stop the flop
Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE - PresswireThe NBA is ready to penalize players who flop in an attempt to draw fouls. The league is close to finalizing a policy that will include fines but no in-game penalties, according to Howard Beck of The New York Times.
There has been speculation since June that the league will take action on floppers, with post-game review of incidents to be involved.
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