The NBA is looking to strengthen penalties against “flopping”, the chronic problem of exaggerated theatrics used to draw fouls, and subsequent free throws, during games. The league already has a system of fines for players who are discovered baiting officials into errant whistles. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the league is now exploring in-game penalties as well.
Sources: The NBA’s Competition Committee is discussing potential of in-game penalty for flops that would result in technical foul free throw. Trial is possible at Summer League in July.
While most players and organizations are agnostic towards financial penalties—amounting to thousands of dollars against millions in salary and revenue—giving up points on the scoreboard draws a different level of angst and attention.