Opinion

NBA's new lottery system strips worst teams of top draft odds, but may reward calculated mediocrity

The NBA Board of Governors approved a dramatic draft lottery reform designed to combat tanking, but the new system may simply redirect the incentives.

NBA’s new draft lottery system will balance out the odds, disincentivize tanking

For this year’s draft, where Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa is expected to be the No. 1 pick, rampant tanking turned late-season ...
The New York Times

NBA proposes new ‘3-2-1’ draft lottery system, sources say. Here’s how it works

NBA general managers met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to the draft lottery in an attempt to disincentivize teams from intentionally losing to improve their lottery odds. Sarah Stier / Getty ...