NBA board of governors approves new draft lottery format
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
The NBA's board of governors voted overwhelmingly to implement changes to the league's draft lottery format on Thursday. Key adjustments include an expansion from 14 to 16 teams and the introduction of anti-tanking measures. These changes aim to discourage teams from deliberately losing games to improve their draft position. The decision comes as part of ongoing league efforts to maintain competitive balance. The revised lottery format will be in effect for future drafts.
- •NBA board of governors voted on draft lottery changes
- •Draft lottery expanded from 14 to 16 teams
- •New anti-tanking measures introduced
- •Changes aim to maintain competitive balance in the league
- •Revisions will take effect in upcoming drafts
- 11:44 PMESPN NBA — Sources: NBA's BOG passes anti-tanking changes
- 4:11 PMESPN NBA — NBA draft lottery reform is here: Pros and cons of...
"The NBA's board of governors voted overwhelmingly Thursday to change the league's draft lottery format, including expanding from 14 to 16 teams, as well as anti-tanking measures, the league announced.
"Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery.
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External links- ESPN NBAMay 29, 2026, 11:44 PMSources: NBA's BOG passes anti-tanking changes
The NBA's board of governors voted overwhelmingly Thursday to change the league's draft lottery format, including expanding from 14 to 16 teams, as well as anti-tanking measures, the league announced.
- ESPN NBAMay 29, 2026, 4:11 PMNBA draft lottery reform is here: Pros and cons of...
Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery.
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