2026 NBA Draft: Top 5 Tanking Teams

0:00This is Corey, with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The 2026 NBA Draft Class is loaded with stars like AJ Debansa, Cameron Booser, and Darren Peterson, drawing intense focus from, teams hunting, top lottery odds. Right now, five squads lead the race for the worst records, positioning themselves for a shot at franchise changes. Sacramento holds the top spot at 14 wins and 47 losses, followed closely by Indiana at 15 and 45, Brooklyn at 15, and 44, Washington at 16 and 43, and Utah at 18 and 42. Sacramento earned their spot naturally after a failed veteran push, giving rookies like Maxime Reynade real minutes while clinging to a 1.5. Game lead over Indiana. The Pacers, fresh off last year's finals run, reset aggressively in a weight Tirees Halliburton's injury return, sitting just behind the kings.

1:01Brooklyn shifted from early promise to full draft mode, dropping 7 straight in a rough 2 and 10 stretch over their last 12 games, now half. A game from second worst odds. Fans note how vets like Michael Porter Jr. and Nicholas Claxton couldn't spark an Eastern turnaround. Meanwhile, Washington shows young growth from Alex Sarr and Kaishan George, despite adding Trey Young and Anthony Davis, yet they've lost 4 in a row. In trail the top 3, Utah faces tanking scrutiny after fines and deadline buys, including Laurie Marcannon and Keonte George, but five straight losses keep them 1 point, five games from 4th. Lead chatter questions these tank jobs, but with New Orleans and Dallas not fading, these five look lock for top 5 odds. Expect the stretch run to tighten as teams balance development and draft dreams. D&N is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound,

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