Minnesota Timberwolves Ricky Rubio received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Thunder vs. Timberwolves game on Friday, March 29.
Bucks’ J.J. Redick receives flop warning
Milwaukee Bucks J.J. Redick received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Thunder vs. Bucks game on Saturday, March 30.
NBA RULE AUTHORITY
Welcome to a new installment of the NBA Rule Authority. Throughout the season we will be posting explanations to some of the NBA’s more complicated rules to help fans better enjoy the game. This week’s topic is Basket Interference -Goaltending Section I—A Player Shall Not: a.…Read More
Making the Call
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Nuggets’ Danilo Gallinari Flopping Warning
Danilo Gallinari of the Denver Nuggets has received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Nuggets vs. Hornets game on Monday, March 25.
Rockets’ Asik Fined $5,000 for Second Anti-Flop Violation
Omer Asik of the Houston Rockets violated the league’s anti-flopping rules for the second time during the Rockets vs. Spurs game on Sunday, March 24. He has been fined $5,000.
Missed foul call on final play of Lakers-Timberwolves game
Ricky Rubio attempted a 3-point shot at the buzzer of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-117 win over the Timberwolves on March 27. Video review by the league office confirmed that Kobe Bryant fouled Rubio while Rubio was in his shooting motion. Rubio should have been awarded three free throws.…Read More
Clippers’ Chris Paul Flopping Warning
Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers has received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Clippers vs. Kings game on Tuesday, March 19.
Kings’ Tyreke Evans Flopping Warning
Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings has received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule during the Kings vs. Clippers game on Tuesday, March 19.
YOU MAKE THE CALL
Explanation of You Make the Call Video: Click here to view video This is an example of a jump ball violation. Neither jumper may catch the tossed or tapped ball until it touches one of the eight non-jumpers, the floor, the basket or the backboard.…Read More