The Utah Jazz are currently in a competitive tanking race with teams like the Kings, Pacers, Nets, Pelicans, and Wizards, all vying for a top-5 lottery position. The Jazz are projected to secure the #5 spot, but there’s potential for them to rise to #4, which would prevent them from giving their draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pelicans, however, are not incentivized to tank this season. The situation is further complicated by perceived biases from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver against the Jazz.
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