NBA approves new draft lottery system to combat tanking
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended the league’s new proposal to help eliminate tanking in regards to draft picks.
With the board of governors set to vote on the 3-2-1 draft lottery policy Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reportedly could have expanded powers to punish teams with anti-tanking rules.
A new change should erase the frozen envelope theories and secret conspiracy complaints around the NBA Draft lottery (maybe).
The NBA approved major anti tanking lottery reforms for the 2027 draft, introducing new odds, expanded lottery teams, and penalties designed to discourage franchises from intentionally losing games.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver discussed several topics surrounding the association in the 2026 playoffs during a Wednesday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show.
The NBA has a tanking problem, and some executives aren't big fans of the way Adam Silver is handling the issue.
We weren't sure it was possible, but Adam Silver has found a way to lose even more support from the NBA community. Silver, who has been the NBA's commissioner since 2014, has proven that he's not afraid to change up things.