Adam Silver Addresses Tanking Issue in the NBA

Adam Silver announced that the NBA is addressing ongoing tanking issues, confirming discussions during the Board of Governors meetings. He emphasized a commitment to reform, stating, “We are going to fix it, full stop,” and mentioned the need to adjust incentives. While the competition committee will explore potential changes, ownership will ultimately decide due to the economic and competitive implications. Silver also highlighted that flattening lottery odds was a step in this direction.

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