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NBA Implements New Flopping Penalty and Expanded Coach's Challenge for 2023-24 Season

  • Flopping will result in a technical foul and potential fine, starting at $2,000.
  • Coaches get a second challenge opportunity if their first challenge is successful.
  • Challenges require the team to have a timeout available.
  • The flopping penalty aims to deter players from exaggerating contact.
  • The expanded coach's challenge provides more chances to overturn incorrect calls.
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