NBA Draft Lottery Reform

The NBA has officially approved sweeping changes to its draft lottery system in a bid to end the practice of 'tanking.' Under the new rules, the teams with the three worst records will no longer be guaranteed the highest odds for the No. 1 overall pick.

The board of governors stated that the current system incentivized losing and undermined the competitive integrity of the league.

These reforms will take effect immediately, significantly impacting how struggling franchises approach their roster management and end-of-season strategies.