NBA implements new anti-tanking rules affecting team strategies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The NBA has enacted new anti-tanking rules following a Board of Governors vote led by Commissioner Adam Silver on June 1, 2026. The updated lottery and draft system replaces old odds to discourage tanking seen in the previous season. The changes require teams, including the Boston Celtics, to adapt their draft business strategies as they navigate these new protocols. Experts will assess the effectiveness of these measures and their broader implications for team operations.
- •New anti-tanking rules voted in by NBA Board of Governors.
- •Revised lottery and draft system to discourage tanking.
- •Boston Celtics must adapt their draft strategies under new rules.
- •The effectiveness of the changes will be evaluated in upcoming seasons.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — How do the new NBA anti-tanking rules work (and how might they impact the Boston Celtics)?
"How likely is it to work? And how will teams like the Celtics likely shift how they conduct business related to the draft?
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