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NBA rumors: Adam Silver will wield $10 million power if radical new lottery reform passes

One of the most talked-about topics of this NBA season was the league’s tanking epidemic, with teams shamelessly sitting their starters in an effort to win the NBA Draft lottery. The Washington Wizards ultimately saw their tanking pay off the most, earning the top pick, but the NBA is hoping to implement major changes moving […] The post NBA rumors: Adam Silver will wield $10 million power if radical new lottery reform passes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA exec throws shade at Adam Silver over lottery reform with David Stern ‘hammer’ mic drop

The NBA playoffs are raging on, with just one Game 7 left in the second round before the conference finals officially get underway. However, in the wake of the NBA Draft Lottery, the league’s tanking problem is getting a ton of buzz. Perhaps more than ever before, the league dealt with uncompetitive teams clearly focusing […] The post NBA exec throws shade at Adam Silver over lottery reform with David Stern ‘hammer’ mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Adam Silver, NBA mourns Brandon Clarke’s sudden death

The NBA was shocked to hear Tuesday about the sudden death of Memphis Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke. Clarke was only 29 years old. He is being mourned by the league. “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke.  As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate […] The post Adam Silver, NBA mourns Brandon Clarke’s sudden death appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"There are wounds in our country that have never healed" – Adam Silver supported the NBA's outrage around the death of George Floyd – Basketball Network

"There are wounds in our country that have never healed" - Adam Silver supported the NBA's outrage around the death of George Floyd  Basketball Network

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Kendrick Perkins sounds off on ‘serious problem’ with NBA refs

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins went off about the league’s officiating during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The comments came after Thursday night’s Game 2 of the second-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which featured officiating that drew plenty of criticism from Lakers head coach…

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NBA rumors: What GMs are demanding about No. 1 pick scenarios in ‘3-2-1’ lottery reform proposal

As the NBA finalizes its “3-2-1” lottery reform proposal before the offseason, the association’s solution to crack down on teams tanking for the No. 1 pick, there is reportedly growing concern around the league about flaws in the new system. The issue of NBA teams intentionally tanking was at the forefront this season, leading to […] The post NBA rumors: What GMs are demanding about No. 1 pick scenarios in ‘3-2-1’ lottery reform proposal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shams reveals Adam Silver’s ‘losing’ mic drop on tanking

After revealing NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s 3-2-1 anti-tanking plan, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that would further change the landscape of the league in the near future. Silver is considering implementing relegation to the G League for tanking teams, Charnia said, per ESPN’s Get Up. “I have a quote from Adam Silver according to my sources […] The post Shams reveals Adam Silver’s ‘losing’ mic drop on tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New ‘3-2-1’ anti-tanking NBA Draft Lottery proposal gaining momentum

Tanking in the NBA has become a hot topic, as the league is seemingly working on ways to potentially fix the issue. On Tuesday, new reports claim that one proposal is gaining momentum that could affect the NBA Draft Lottery. The “3-2-1 lottery proposal” adds a few new rules to the guidelines of the lottery, […] The post New ‘3-2-1’ anti-tanking NBA Draft Lottery proposal gaining momentum appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green urges Adam Silver to step in over Blazers ownership

The Portland Trail Blazers have their backs against the wall when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers are now on the brink of elimination after blowing a 19-point lead in Game 4. Portland has been […] The post Draymond Green urges Adam Silver to step in over Blazers ownership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Considering Unpopular Radical Draft Lottery Rule Change

The NBA is considering making a bold move to add more teams to the draft lottery in an effort to stop tanking. Commissioner Adam Silver has made it clear for months that the league doesn’t stand for the unparalleled level of tanking this season and will be looking at many proposals to change the process […] The post NBA Considering Unpopular Radical Draft Lottery Rule Change appeared first on HEAVY.

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