The NBA Board of Governors has approved a new lottery system for the 2027 draft aimed at curtailing tanking, expanding the lottery to 16 teams, including all non-playoff teams and play-in teams. Under this system, teams outside the bottom three will receive three balls, while the worst three teams will have reduced odds but guaranteed picks no lower than 12th. Additionally, teams cannot receive consecutive #1 picks or top five picks in three consecutive years. This reform may enhance the competitiveness of late-season games and increase the value of certain draft picks, particularly for teams like the Rockets.
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