Kerr and Finch push for changes to NBA's flopping violation calls
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Steve Kerr and Chris Finch have called for the NBA to reconsider how flopping violations are enforced. They suggest that the league should place greater emphasis on offensive play rather than penalizing players for flopping. This discussion highlights an ongoing debate about the balance between enforcing rules and promoting gameplay. The league's stance on this issue may evolve as coaches provide feedback and assess its impact on the season.
- •Kerr and Finch want NBA to alter flopping violation enforcement
- •Focus on encouraging offensive play is emphasized
- •Discussion reflects broader coaching perspectives in the league
- •Potential rule changes could affect player behaviors
- 2:09 AMESPN NBA — Kerr, Finch want NBA to alter how it calls flopping techs
"Both Chris Finch and Steve Kerr expressed a desire for the league to alter the way they are calling flopping violations, saying they should focus more on offense.
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