NBA Approves New Anti-Tanking Rules, Draft Lottery Changes to Penalize Worst Teams
Bleacher Report • 5/28/2026 – 5/29/2026
Summary
The NBA has approved new anti-tanking rules and changes to the draft lottery. These measures are designed to penalize the worst teams in the league.
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