NBA Tanking
Adam Silver addresses NBA tanking crisis at All-Star presser
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated during his All-Star media availability that the league is exploring every possible remedy to curb tanking, following recent fines against the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers. The Jazz were fined $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league after benching healthy starters in a winnable game, while the Pacers received a $100,000 penalty for violating the player participation policy by holding out healthy players. Silver emphasized that such overt behavior undermines the foundation of NBA competition.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia criticized tanking in the NBA on social media, calling it embarrassing and a disgrace to the league's integrity. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that tanking behavior has worsened this season and announced plans for stricter anti-tanking rules. The comments come amid fines for teams like the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for resting players.