NBA studying rule changes to curb league-wide tanking
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The NBA is evaluating new policies aimed at discouraging teams from intentionally losing games to secure higher draft picks, the New York Post reported on Dec. 20, 2025.
League officials have begun internal discussions on possible rule adjustments that would make “tanking” less attractive, according to the report. Specific proposals were not detailed, but the talks are described as a response to multiple clubs bottoming out early in the season.
No formal timeline for a decision has been set. Commissioner Adam Silver and team owners are expected to continue reviewing options before any changes are brought to a vote.
Source: New York Post
