Metta World Peace had just spoken for eight minutes on a number of issues surrounding the NBA’s announcement that it will fine players for repeated flopping. He bemoaned the league’s policy but also admitted frustration with repeat floppers. He argued referees should simply stop granting charges so liberally. MWP used Times reporter Mark Medina as an example to help bolster his argument that even non-NBA players can absorb normal contact. Check it out: GameTimeGirl
(Video) NBA: Blake Griffin & Dwight Howard Weigh In On New Anti-Flopping Rule
Blake Griffin, despite his reputation as a flopper, isn’t necessarily opposed to punishing guys for the act. Griffin is just not thrilled with the prospect of giving away money to the NBA for being accused of flopping. Dwight Howard, of course, has an opinion as well. GameTimeGirl
NBA Reveals Flopping Penalties
The NBA officially adopted an anti-flopping policy Wednesday, announcing a new rule that will fine repeat offenders this season. GameTimeGirl
NBA Set To Punish Flopping This Season
The NBA is about to act in hopes of stopping the floppers. Spokesman Tim Frank said Thursday the league is finalizing procedures to deal with flopping, the art of falling down when little or no contact was made in an effort to trick referees into calling a foul. GameTimeGirl
NBA: Kobe Bryant Explains Why He Will Not Take Charges & Rips Flopping, “Where Are Your Balls At?”
Sabrina B. gametimegirl The Los Angeles Lakers forced only four turnovers from the Oklahoma City Thunder in Monday’s 119-90 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.  One way the Lakers could plan to get the Thunder, who had the most turnovers in the league during the regular season with 16.35 per game, to cough it up more would be to try to take charges in Game 2. Just don’t expect Kobe Bryant to be the one taking them.
(Video) NBA: Chris Webber Calls Out Blake Griffin For Flopping & Warns Him
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl It turns out Jeff Van Gundy isn’t the only announcer who’s sick and tired of flopping in the NBA. TNT’s Chris Webber went on a rant about flopping during the Clippers’ overtime win over the Grizzlies on Monday night, calling out high-flying L.A. star Blake Griffin.
