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In-game flopping penalty now permanently in NBA rules

The NBA is officially cracking down on flopping, as the league permanently implemented a penalty for the action into the playing rules

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant's parents Pam and Joe Bryant watch their son play the Boston Celtics during Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals basketball series in Los Angeles, California, June 17, 2010. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

Ex-NBA player Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of Kobe, dies at 69

Former NBA player and WNBA head coach Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of the late Kobe Bryant, has died at 69, multiple outlets confirmed Tuesday.

Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter (34) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Banned former Raptor to plead guilty in gambling case, court records show

Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is set to plead guilty in a case related to the sports gambling scandal that earned him a lifetime ban from the NBA.

Zaccharie Risacher reacts after being selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

French players selected with first and second picks at NBA draft

The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Hawks and Alex Sarr was picked second by the Wizards.