NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced a draft lottery reform proposal aimed at discouraging teams from deliberately losing games, set to be presented to team owners in May. The proposed “3-2-1” system would grant lower lottery odds to the three worst teams compared to those finishing fourth through tenth, reversing current incentives. Additionally, the league seeks to enhance disciplinary measures against teams engaging in tanking, potentially impacting their draft positions. This reform is intended as a temporary measure until 2029, allowing for further evaluation of player distribution methods.
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