The NBA intends to implement these prohibitions “to …
The NBA is proposing new draft pick restrictions aimed at promoting fair talent distribution among teams. Starting with the 2026 draft, no team will be allowed to win the No. 1 pick in consecutive years. Additionally, teams will be barred from having a top-5 pick for three consecutive years, with this rule backdated to the 2025 draft.
- ▪The NBA's proposal aims to prevent teams from winning the No. 1 pick two years in a row.
- ▪The Washington Wizards will be unable to secure the first pick next year due to this new rule.
- ▪Teams will also be restricted from having a top-5 pick in three consecutive years, starting from the 2025 draft.
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