Morant to appeal as he, Blazers miffed by flopping techs vs. Lakers

Portland Trail Blazers star Ja Morant plans to appeal a technical foul he received for flopping during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Three flopping technical fouls were handed out late in the contest, drawing frustration from both Morant and the Trail Blazers organization. The unusual cluster of flopping techs in a single game has sparked controversy around the officiating decision.