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NBA Considers Major Changes to Draft Lottery Rules

12/20/2025

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  • The National Basketball Association is reviewing policies to discourage tanking and reduce incentives to lose for draft position.
  • ESPN's Shams Charania reports that potential changes could revise draft pick protections and lottery rules.
  • Currently, the three teams with the worst records have a 14 percent chance to secure the No. 1 pick.
  • Discussions among league sources suggest further modifications, such as removing pick protections and flattening lottery odds.