NBA Tanking Hits Pathetic New Level With Record-Setting Blowouts
Clay Travis warns that the NBA's $76 billion media rights deal will be a historic failure as the league continues to deliver non-competitive games and alienate its core audience.
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Mike Francesa: NBA regular season is ‘worthless’
The NBA regular season is a declining product, and unless they have a moment of reckoning, Mike Francesa believes it’s only going to get worse. Between load management, teams tanking, and legitimate injuries, NBA fans can’t look forward to any one game by counting on the league’s best players to be on the court. Yahoo’s…
Knicks Will Demolish Tanking Bulls
This one will have one of each team, giving us an opportunity to grab some cash as the Bulls take on the Knicks.
NBA rumors: Brett Siegel identifies one clear way to stop tanking for good
As the NBA regular season draws to a close, there’s been a large amount of attention on tanking. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made it a priority to curtail the practice and is in the process of implementing rules and measures around tanking that could are soon to be unveiled. “We are going to fix […] The post NBA rumors: Brett Siegel identifies one clear way to stop tanking for good appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA rumors: Radical ‘draft credit’ system discussed before getting shut down
The NBA explored a sweeping overhaul to its draft structure as part of ongoing efforts to curb tanking, including a “draft credit” system that was ultimately dismissed as too extreme, according to reporting from Jake Fischer. The proposal, which surfaced during internal brainstorming sessions before being presented to all 30 teams at a recent Board […] The post NBA rumors: Radical ‘draft credit’ system discussed before getting shut down appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nets desperately need lottery luck after tanking is all said and done
No team is more desperate for change or needs a star more than the Nets.
Final NBA Power Rankings: Who is a real contender, and who is the best at tanking?
With a week left in the NBA season, which teams have a chance at winning it all? And, more importantly, which teams have executed their tanking maneuvers most effectively?
Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking
The issue of tanking is a hot one in NBA circles, as teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards, among others, have blatantly been holding out a few of their best players or at least limiting their workload just so they could boost their chances of losing more games and therefore improving their […] The post Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Marc Stein raises ‘red flag’ on NBA anti-tanking proposals
The NBA competition committee is taking steps towards discouraging teams from blatantly tanking, or at least holding players out for the most minor of injuries just so they could keep their protected first-round picks. This season, the likes of the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards have been the guiltiest of this, while the likes of […] The post Marc Stein raises ‘red flag’ on NBA anti-tanking proposals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chicago Bulls Accused of “Blatant Tanking” as Tre Jones Blows Easy Game-Winning Chance
After the Bulls’ narrow loss to the Grizzlies, fans were quick to call it another example of blatant tanking.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr Drops Blunt Quote on Major NBA Problem
The Golden State Warriors are finding ways to win. The method, however, has been anything but clean.Back-to-back fourth-quarter comebacks against the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards have moved Golden State to 36-38 on the season. The wins are welcome. The circumstances surrounding them have prompted some straight talk from the head coach.After Friday’s 131-126 […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr Drops Blunt Quote on Major NBA Problem appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shams Charania Discloses NBA’s 3 Proposals to Solve Tanking Problem Which Would Be Finalized In May 2026
Shams Charania discloses three proposed draft lottery concepts that aim to solve the tanking problem before the May 2026 vote.
NBA’s proposed anti-tanking measures have been revealed
The NBA has put forward a set of measures that would give commissioner Adam Silver major power over punishing teams that he deems to be tanking. The league has introduced three potential reforms which would apply to the 2027 NBA Draft lottery if approved. While the lottery would be expanded to as many as 22 … The post NBA’s proposed anti-tanking measures have been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA Anti-Tanking: What Are the Three Proposed Concepts to Curb Draft Lottery Manipulation?
Teams tanking for a better lottery pick in the draft has been a popular strategy in the NBA.
NBA Presents Bold Anti-Tanking Overhaul Ideas as League Considers Major Draft Changes
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, The NBA presented three comprehensive anti-tanking concepts to its Board of Governors on Wednesday.
League presents 3 anti-tanking rules to Board of Governors ahead of May vote
The NBA has a tanking problem, and the league has let it be known that it will find rules to discourage teams from doing so. They have recently come up with three anti-tanking concepts to vote on ahead of their formal vote in May, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Here are the three concepts that […] The post League presents 3 anti-tanking rules to Board of Governors ahead of May vote appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA news: Limiting Top-3 draft picks gaining steam as tanking fix
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is determined to stop teams from tanking. Teams strategically tanking to improve their draft-pick potential in the NBA has been a widely discussed topic, drawing the attention of Silver and the NBA’s decision-makers. In a press conference on Wednesday, Silver expressed his interest in making a change. “We are going to […] The post NBA news: Limiting Top-3 draft picks gaining steam as tanking fix appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Maple Leafs, Rangers pioneers in a sad NHL trend
The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers are two teams that could be embracing a new NHL trend likely to gain momentum. The post Maple Leafs, Rangers pioneers in a sad NHL trend appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Adam Silver Vows to ‘Fix’ NBA’s Tanking Problem Before the 2026 NBA Draft
Adam Silver promises to implement extreme draft lottery changes before the 2026 draft to finally fix the tanking problem.
NBA Board of governors unanimous in putting ‘full stop’ to tanking: Adam Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver promised to address the widespread tanking issues plaguing the league and said changes are expected for the 2027 draft.
NBA to address new tanking regulations in May
Tanking has become a hot issue in the NBA, as it’s been a controversial discussion for several years now. Teams that are not in the mix for the playoffs seem to bench their star players in the hopes of losing and improving their odds of obtaining a high-value draft pick. On Wednesday, Commissioner Adam Silver […] The post NBA to address new tanking regulations in May appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBPA Publicly Blasts Milwaukee Bucks for Tanking With Giannis Antetokounmpo Ready to Play
The NBPA publicly rebuked the Milwaukee Bucks for wanting to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling out tanking while demanding 65-game rule reform.
NBPA Argues the Game Will ‘Suffer’ As Long as ‘Unchecked’ NBA Owners Prioritize Tanking
The NBPA argues the game will suffer as long as unchecked NBA owners prioritize tanking over playing healthy star players.
Bucks Facing Serious Accusations Over Giannis Antetokounmpo Situation
The Milwaukee Bucks have been accused by the National Basketball Players Association for damaging the NBA’s integrity and purposely trying to lose games, famously known as “tanking.”Milwaukee has had a whirlwind of a season with its approach in managing superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo has been in numerous trade talks dating back to last summer, with […] The post Bucks Facing Serious Accusations Over Giannis Antetokounmpo Situation appeared first on Heavy Sports.