Analysis: What to make of NBA’s attempt to curb tanking
The NBA has introduced a new lottery system aimed at reducing tanking among teams. This system, known as the 3-2-1 lottery, alters how draft picks are determined and imposes restrictions on consecutive top picks. While intended to promote fairness, these changes may have unintended consequences affecting trades and team rebuilding strategies.
- ▪The NBA's new lottery system expands to 16 teams, determining the top 16 draft picks through a lottery.
- ▪Teams with the worst records will receive more lottery balls, while restrictions prevent teams from having top-5 picks for three consecutive years.
- ▪The changes could impact how trades are negotiated and the overall value of draft picks.
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