The NBA Board of Governors has approved new anti-tanking measures, introducing a 3-2-1 lottery rule set to take effect in 2027. Under this system, the three worst teams will enter a “Relegation Zone” with reduced odds for the No. 1 overall pick, while the lottery will expand to 16 teams. Teams could face penalties for intentional tanking, and the changes will be evaluated in 2029. Commissioner Adam Silver has emphasized the need to address tanking, a long-standing issue in the league.
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