"The league might further flatten lottery odds - giving the bottom 10 teams an 8 percent chance at a top pick, with the other eight clubs having decreasingly lower odds among the leftover 20 percent."
"Prior to the present lottery rules, the worst NBA franchises enjoyed better statistical shots at nabbing top selections. That was a more equitable approach that ultimately yielded less league-wide tanking."
"The second proposal would put a whopping 22 teams into the lottery by two-year record, covering the Nos. 7-15 seeds and the four teams to."
The NBA is considering three new anti-tanking strategies to improve competition and address the influence of gambling on game outcomes. One proposal suggests flattening lottery odds, giving the bottom 10 teams an equal 8 percent chance at a top pick. Another proposal aims to include 22 teams in the lottery based on two-year records, potentially increasing the number of teams competing for top draft picks. These changes are intended to disincentivize tanking and encourage teams to field competitive rosters throughout the season.
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