Adam Silver discusses future of NBA tanking rules during draft

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the league’s new anti-tanking rules set to last through the 2029 draft. In an interview with ESPN, he emphasized that the era of teams aiming to lose for better draft positioning, particularly due to the perceived depth of the 2026 NBA Draft, is over. Silver stated that fan support for losing teams has been problematic, asserting that the league will not revert to past practices. The board of governors will evaluate the rules after 2029. Silver's remarks come as part of ongoing discussions about improving competitive balance in the league.

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