NBA Unveils New Anti‑Tanking Concepts, Sparks Skepticism

On Wednesday, Commissioner Adam Silver declared the NBA would fix tanking, even banning an owner for life. The next day, the league released a set of anti‑tanking concepts that have drawn criticism for their complexity and perceived lack of effectiveness.

The concepts include flattening the 14% top odds to 8%, expanding the top draft picks from four to as many as 18, enlarging the draft pool to 18 or 22 teams, averaging records over two years like the WNBA, crediting a minimum win floor, a tiered 5‑by‑5 draw, and a pre‑lotto floor randomization.