NBA approves new draft lottery system to combat tanking: What it means
The NBA has approved a new draft lottery system aimed at reducing the incentive for teams to tank during the regular season. This '3-2-1 Lottery' expands the lottery from 14 to 16 teams and modifies the odds for teams that do not qualify for the playoffs. The new system will be implemented starting with the 2027 NBA Draft.
- ▪The NBA voted to approve a new draft lottery system designed to eliminate incentives for teams to tank during the regular season.
- ▪The '3-2-1 Lottery' expands the lottery from 14 to 16 teams and flattens odds for teams that don't make the NBA playoffs or play-in tournament.
- ▪NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated that combating tanking was a priority for the league.
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