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JJ Redick questions NBA referees' flopping calls after the Lakers' ugly loss to the Warriors, raising concerns over officiating consistency.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add to their win column as they visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday, but they will still be a little short-handed. Forward Ziaire Williams, who missed the Lakers’ win against the LA Clippers on Wednesday, was downgraded to out on the injury report for the game against […] The post Ziaire Williams downgraded on Lakers’ injury report for Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams missed his first game of the season during the team’s 103-87 win against the LA Clippers on Wednesday due to a left foot injury. Ahead of the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that the injury wasn’t expected to be anything serious and that […] The post Ziaire Williams does not stutter over NBA flopping crackdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The calls made by the referees at the start of the NBA season have been a major topic, and Dillon Brooks in his latest media availability on Tuesday, specifically called out what he believes is preferential treatment toward Thunder players by the referees following their 125-114 loss to Oklahoma City. “Refs talk and I think […] The post Dillon Brooks whines about refs’ treatment of Thunder flopping after getting punked appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steve Kerr kept his conversations with the NBA private but wasn't afraid to send a public message to the league.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers gave fans one of the best games to start the 2026-27 regular season, with Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, and Ja Morant taking on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler in a battle of the unbeatens. While the game featured some high-level shot-making down […] The post Blazers news: Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic performances marred by oddly-timed flopping calls late appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA finally appears to be doing something about flopping.
Ziaire Williams is not thrilled about being fined for flopping, but the Los Angeles Lakers forward is not about to change the way he plays. The NBA fined Williams $2,000 for a flop during the Lakers’ 132-123 comeback win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday in Salt Lake City. Speaking to reporters, Williams made it […] The post Why Lakers’ Ziaire Williams isn’t going to give up on flopping despite fine appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle drew a flopping technical foul during Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, giving Jayson Tatum a free throw in the second quarter at TD Garden. Officials called the non-unsportsmanlike technical at the 1:18 mark after Randle went down near the paint during a Nolan Traore drive. The call came […] The post Watch Nets’ Julius Randle get hit with technical foul for egregious flopping violation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers wing Ziaire Williams was fined $2,000 on Monday for flopping during Sunday’s comeback win against the Jazz. On Tuesday, Williams was asked about the league’s ruling and said that if he had to do it again, he’d do it. “Do I agree with it? Not necessarily, but it’s the league’s rule,” Williams told Khobi...
Jaxson Hayes' "flopper" jab at former teammate Luka Dončić sparks animated reactions as NBA players continue to call out the Lakers superstar.
The Los Angeles Lakers received news that the NBA has issued a punishment to one of their starting five. Ziaire Williams received a fine for flopping in Sunday’s victory over the Utah Jazz. The Lakers looked great to have another victory coming via a team effort, but it appears the league thought Williams needed a […] The post Popular Los Angeles Lakers Role Player Fined For Flopping appeared first on HEAVY.
The Milwaukee Bucks received more unwelcome news following their loss to Chicago, with the NBA announcing a $2,000 fine after a postgame review. The post NBA Hands Down Fine to Milwaukee Bucks Player After Bulls Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones could be fined after Week 6.
The lawyers for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander issued a cease-and-desist letter to Underdog Sports over a promotion from the fantasy sports company that mocked the reigning two-time NBA MVP’s effort to draw fouls, Jason Jones of The Athletic reported on Wednesday night. Underdog Sports created a game called “Unethical Hoops” based on the…
In a crucial Game 5, Oklahoma City moved 3-2 ahead in the series after a tremendous display from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - but fans are adamant they are getting some luck on the court.
In a crucial Game 5, Oklahoma City moved 3-2 ahead in the series after a tremendous display from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - but fans are adamant they are getting some luck on the court.
The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are locked in a Game 5 battle with the series tied at 2. Throughout their two-year run, the Thunder and star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been accused of flopping by everyone. So when Spurs star Victor Wembanyama went to the foul line, the Thunder fans took their […] The post OKC fans hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama with typical SGA insult at free throw line appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have had his worst/best "flop" yet. But regardless, we need to change the way we discuss this element of the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best basketball players on the planet. The reigning MVP has also been labeled a foul merchant. Research shows that he falls down on shots at a far higher rate than his NBA counterparts. That includes on attempts in which he’s fouled and on plays where there’s no whistle. It’s […] The post Spurs Fan Trolls ‘Flopper’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Falling When He’s Not Fouled appeared first on BroBible.
The Oklahoma City Thunder endured a horror fest early against the San Antonio Spurs. One that featured an epic Victor Wembanyama half court buzzer beater. Even a fan couldn’t help but troll Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the NBA Playoffs game. Except this female Spurs fan brought out a unique prop for SGA: An Oscar Trophy. She […] The post Spurs fan savagely trolls SGA with Oscar Trophy prop appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It is safe to assume that fans of the San Antonio Spurs do not like Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Especially when they jeer him even minutes before the tip-off of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander has been accused of flopping all the time and […] The post Watch fans hit Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with ‘flopper’ chants during Game 4 warmup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Max Kellerman is again in the spotlight after slamming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for flopping in the playoffs.
Dylan Harper's father Ron Harper makes unhinged suggestion on how Spurs should tackle Thunder's flopping.
