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NBA's Silver Proposes Draft Reforms to Combat Tanking

3/27/2026

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced plans to reform the league's draft process to combat tanking.
Silver emphasized distinguishing genuine rebuilding from tanking and noted ongoing discussions among NBA decision-makers about potential rule changes, including limiting consecutive top draft picks.
The NBA has previously fined teams for tanking.
A special board meeting is expected in May to finalize decisions, with attention to the 2026 draft class.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced plans to reform the league's draft process to combat tanking.
Silver emphasized distinguishing genuine rebuilding from tanking and noted ongoing discussions among NBA decision-makers about potential rule changes, including limiting consecutive top draft picks.
The NBA has previously fined teams for tanking.
A special board meeting is expected in May to finalize decisions, with attention to the 2026 draft class.