By Stefan Acevski / info@eurohoops.net
Shams Charania revealed that the NBA’s Board of Governors has made a significant change ahead of the upcoming seasons.
As announced, new anti-tanking rules will be introduced, which are expected to bring unpredictability to games and prevent teams from intentionally losing.
“The NBA’s Board of Governors has passed new anti-tanking rules that include expanding the draft lottery from 14 to 16 teams, a relegation zone where the bottom 3 teams get penalized with lessened chances for the No. 1 pick, and flattened odds, sources tell ESPN.”
Charania also disclosed what changes will be implemented.
“The NBA makes an unprecedented move in American pro sports league by punishing the very worst teams in the draft lottery and creating a new system to incentivize winning — after months of meetings and conversations among league, ownership and team stakeholders. A radical response from the NBA to radical behavior, with nearly 8-to-10 teams jockeying for lottery odds down stretch of this season. The new “3-2-1” lottery starts next Draft and lasts through at least 2029.”
Out of 30 franchises, 29 voted in favor of the proposal, with the only opposition coming from the Memphis Grizzlies.
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