After a warning for faking, what must referees do if it occurs again?

When a player has received a warning for faking and subsequently commits the same infraction again, the appropriate action for the referees is to assess a technical foul. This is a part of maintaining the integrity of the game and discouraging unsportsmanlike behavior. The initial warning serves as a notice to the player, emphasizing that such actions are not acceptable. However, if the player chooses to ignore this warning and continues to fake, the situation escalates, and a technical foul is warranted. This punishment not only penalizes the player but also reinforces to everyone on the court that such behavior will not be tolerated. The decision to assess a technical foul is meant to uphold the standards of fair play and sportsmanship that underpin the rules of basketball.