Mat Ishbia rejects tanking strategy in NBA team approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Mat Ishbia expressed his disapproval of tanking strategies in the NBA during comments made on October 19, 2026. He characterized tanking as something for losers and stated his commitment to winning consistently. Ishbia acknowledged that there will be challenging seasons ahead, but emphasized his aim to improve the team each year. He also conveyed a longer-term vision focused on competing for championships rather than an immediate championship guarantee.
- •Ishbia publicly denounces tanking as a strategy.
- •He emphasizes a focus on winning and team improvement.
- •He acknowledges potential future struggles for the team.
- •His comments aim to reshape the team's competitive culture.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Mat Ishbia: 'That whole tanking thing is for losers'
"Mat Ishbia: 'That whole tanking thing is for losers'
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