The NBA has approved a new “3-2-1 Lottery” draft system aimed at reducing tanking, expanding the lottery from 14 to 16 teams with flattened odds for non-playoff teams, effective for the 2027 NBA Draft. The three teams with the worst records will face “draft relegation,” limiting their odds for top picks, while no team can select No. 1 overall in consecutive years or a top-five pick in three straight drafts. The Memphis Grizzlies were the only team opposed to the new system, which includes enhanced disciplinary measures against tanking. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized addressing tanking as a priority following discussions with stakeholders.
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