League Policy

NBA proposes anti-tanking draft rules after injury reporting overhaul

December 23, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Building on last week's injury reporting updates amid gambling scandals, the NBA discussed new measures at its Board of Governors meeting to deter tanking by teams seeking better draft picks. Proposals include curbing protections on traded picks and locking lottery standings after March 1, balancing competitive integrity with legitimate rebuilding.