Doug Christie’s Kings fate revealed after disastrous season
The coach was just recently the subject of an NBA probe over a head-scratching decision that some believed was indicative of tanking.
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Nets need to make own luck in their ultimate tanking mission
The Nets’ mission for this season was securing a top seed in the lottery. Mission (almost) accomplished.
‘No Idea Who Is Actually Playing’ — NBA World Reacts to Tanking Grizzlies Sitting Up to $128.2M Worth of Players vs. Jazz
In tonight's game against the Utah Jazz, the Memphis Grizzlies will sit 12 players, as social media buzzes with disbelief.
Brian Windhorst gleefully hypes up Jazz-Grizzlies: ‘The Tanking Super Bowl’
The most important game of the 2025-2026 NBA season has arrived. The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies have led the tanking charge all year long in their attempts to secure the best possible odds at getting the No. 1 pick in the next NBA Draft. Now, with the season winding down and every loss critically…
NBA Draft Overhaul Proposal That Could End Tanking Has GMs Talking, Zach Lowe Reveals
The NBA’s ongoing effort to address tanking has sparked renewed debate across the league, with multiple ideas emerging from recent general manager discussions. Among them, a unique proposal shared by NBA insider Zach Lowe has gained traction for its unconventional approach to restructuring the draft system.Speaking on “The Zach Lowe Show“, Lowe detailed a concept […] The post NBA Draft Overhaul Proposal That Could End Tanking Has GMs Talking, Zach Lowe Reveals appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Did This Genius Just Solve How To Prevent NBA Teams From Tanking? His Solution: Dynamic Beer Pricing
Tanking in the NBA and NHL can ruin the fan experience. One genius individual has devised a plan to prevent NBA tanking and improve the fan experience all around. There is a fine line between a team being atrocious in any given season and a team that is mediocre, gets hit by the injury bug, […] The post Did This Genius Just Solve How To Prevent NBA Teams From Tanking? His Solution: Dynamic Beer Pricing appeared first on BroBible.
NBA’s looming lottery changes will likely have incidental repercussions
The NBA’s fight against tanking has been going on for decades, long before the first lottery that delivered Patrick Ewing to New York. Different leadership has tried different tactics. From the lottery to the ping-pong balls, trying to fend off tinfoil hat-wearing conspiracy theorists. They’ve weighted the odds and flattened the odds. They’ve fined infractions...
Nets help tanking cause with loss to Pacers — but defeats have taken toll on Nic Claxton
Two years of tanking have taken a mental toll on the Nets and Nic Claxton. But their 123-94 loss to the Pacers Thursday night helped their cause.
‘Not Tanking, Just Bad!’ — NBA World Rips Doug Christie as League’s Investigation Highlights Kings HC’s ‘Incompetence’
While the Kings were cleared by the NBA of tanking accusations, head coach Doug Christie was lambasted for his erroneous decision.
NBA finds no wrongdoing in Kings’ late-game foul vs. Warriors
The Sacramento Kings have been one of the teams that many think are tanking this season, and their actions against the Golden State Warriors didn’t help their case. During the game, Doug Christie told his players to intentionally foul Seth Curry, which sent him to the free-throw line. After the game, Draymond Green called out […] The post NBA finds no wrongdoing in Kings’ late-game foul vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento Kings Under Investigation After Late-Game Decision Involving Seth Curry Raises Questions
The Kings have drawn attention for a possible tanking scenario during their recent game against the Warriors with a foul approach on Seth Curry.
NBA Investigating Suspicious Play in Warriors Win
Warriors big man Draymond Green raised an issue over the Kings and tanking on Tuesday, and now the NBA is investigating. The post NBA Investigating Suspicious Play in Warriors Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NBA investigating Kings for possible tanking after bizarre Doug Christie move
Another NBA team is under scrutiny for potential tanking (in perhaps the strangest saga yet). The NBA is investigating the Sacramento Kings after a bizarre move by their head coach Doug Christie during Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. With just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter at Chase Center in San … The post NBA investigating Kings for possible tanking after bizarre Doug Christie move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stephen A. Smith Demands Action Against NBA Teams To Solve Tanking Problem
Stephen A. Smith demands action against teams to solve the tanking problem, backing Draymond Green's call for massive fines.
ESPN’s Shams Charania Discloses 1 Major Option With ‘Most Momentum’ In NBA’s Anti-Tanking Proposal
NBA insider Shams Charania revealed the league's latest proposal to combat the widespread issue of tanking. Find out here.
Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Draymond Green’s Tanking Comments With Strong Message
Draymond Green’s outspoken take on NBA tanking has found support from Stephen A. Smith, adding momentum to a growing league-wide debate.
Draymond Green goes off on NBA’s response to tanking
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took aim at the NBA for being too soft on tanking. Green reacted after the Sacramento Kings pulled a blatant tanking move during Tuesday’s game against the Warriors by seemingly fouling Seth Curry intentionally despite holding a 1-point lead with 3:15 to go in regulation. The Warriors wound up … The post Draymond Green goes off on NBA’s response to tanking appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Buddy Hield Takes Pacers to Task for Tanking: ‘It f—ed up the Money’
The Indiana Pacers don't tank very often. They did a few years ago when Buddy Hield was on the roster. He is not happy that it happened. The post Buddy Hield Takes Pacers to Task for Tanking: ‘It f—ed up the Money’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago
Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield says his time with the Indiana Pacers took a frustrating turn during a late-season tanking stretch that he believes negatively impacted his earning potential, highlighting broader concerns around the NBA’s ongoing tanking problem. In a report published Wednesday by Anthony Slater of ESPN, Hield reflected on his experience in […] The post Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steve Kerr’s blunt 3-word take on tanking
Lately, the NBA has been cracking down on tanking. But there are calls for the NBA to take greater action. Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has called out the league for not fining teams who tank. Meanwhile, his head coach, Steve Kerr, is keeping things simple, per Anthony Slater of ESPN. When discussing […] The post Steve Kerr’s blunt 3-word take on tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Draymond Green Calls on NBA to Make Punishment Decision on Tanking
As he reaches the final stage of his career, Draymond Green has been very vocal about the rights and wrongs around the league. That was the case again after the Warriors’ win against the Kings on Tuesday. Golden State is still preparing to compete in the NBA playoffs. Unlike most teams, which begin ...
Warriors’ Draymond Green blasts Play-In Tournament, NBA’s anti-tanking solutions
SAN FRANCISCO– While the Golden State Warriors will be playing for their lives next week in the Play-In Tournament as the No. 10 seed, there’s little appetite for it from Draymond Green. After the Warriors’ 110-105 win over the downtrodden Sacramento Kings, Green was asked how he is approaching the final three games of the […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green blasts Play-In Tournament, NBA’s anti-tanking solutions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nets’ tanking plan in more danger after beating Bucks for second straight win
Are Brooklyn’s lottery dreams turning into a nightmare?
John Hollinger highlights NBA tanking problem with insane 9-team 17-144 record revelation
One of the biggest talking points in the NBA over the last couple of months has been the tanking epidemic currently taking over the league. Adam Silver and the league front office have been mulling potential solutions to the problem, which has caused several blowouts to take place seemingly every night as teams rest key […] The post John Hollinger highlights NBA tanking problem with insane 9-team 17-144 record revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.