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NBA Board Votes Thursday on 3-2-1 Lottery, Tanking Debate

5/27/2026

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NBA board of governors will vote Thursday on the “3-2-1 lottery” after Commissioner Adam Silver’s urging.
The lottery includes 16 teams; bottom three could fall to the 10th-12th pick and bans back-to-back wins or three top-five picks.
It adds the 7-8 play-in loser and 9-10 seeds, raising playoff incentive.
Supporters and critics debate the Wizards’ 27 losses as tanking and the top-five limit’s potential to devalue Memphis’ Utah Jazz pick.

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NBA board of governors will vote Thursday on the “3-2-1 lottery” after Commissioner Adam Silver’s urging.
The lottery includes 16 teams; bottom three could fall to the 10th-12th pick and bans back-to-back wins or three top-five picks.
It adds the 7-8 play-in loser and 9-10 seeds, raising playoff incentive.
Supporters and critics debate the Wizards’ 27 losses as tanking and the top-five limit’s potential to devalue Memphis’ Utah Jazz pick.