The NBA Board of Governors has enacted significant changes to the draft lottery system, aiming to curb the practice of “tanking” by teams. These revisions are intended to diminish the incentive for franchises to intentionally lose games in pursuit of a more favorable draft position.

English Translation:

NBA Board of Governors Passes New Anti-Tanking Draft Rules

The NBA Board of Governors has introduced changes to the lottery process with the objective of reducing tanking. These modifications are designed to lessen the motivation for teams to deliberately lose games in order to improve their standing in the draft.