NBA Board of Governors Approves New Anti-Tanking Draft Regulations
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NEW YORK — The NBA Board of Governors on Thursday, May 28, 2026, approved a package of draft reforms designed to deter teams from deliberately losing games in pursuit of better lottery odds.
Details of the changes were not immediately released, but the league described the move as a further step toward protecting competitive integrity and maintaining balanced play across all 30 franchises.
The vote took place during the board’s regularly scheduled spring meeting. According to the league, the newly adopted measures will be incorporated into the collective draft framework ahead of the next lottery cycle.
Additional information outlining the specific adjustments is expected to be circulated to clubs in the coming weeks.
Source: New York Post
