NBA's Silver: New Rules to End Tanking

0:00For the NBA, it's March 6. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the lead will roll out substantial rule changes next season to tackle tanking. He spoke at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and made it clear these tweaks won't unlink a team's record from his draft lottery spot. The goal is to fix incentives that push struggling teams to lose on purpose for better draft odds. Earlier this month, Silver called out misaligned motivations after finding the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000. The Jazz set stars late and close games while the Pacers held out a player who could have played. He put teams on notice to watch their behavior this season. Fans and insiders see the problem loud and clear, with at least nine teams seemingly not pushing to win. One league executive told reporters the top pick in the 2026 draft is worth up to $100 million because of the strong.

1:01Class. Even the Milwaukee Bucks face talk of delaying Gianna's anti-toco own, Bose return, but they brought him back anyway. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks grabbed the number one pick last year with just a 1.8% chance, landing Cooper Flag as a rebuild. Cornerstone. That luck highlights how tanking pays off sometimes, despite the NBA's efforts. According to a longtime executive, one idea floating is shifting lottery odds mid-season so late wins help your chances. Silver has not detailed his plan yet, but change feels close to stop his growing issue. This story is made possible by our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound.