The NBA’s three proposals against tanking would only lead to more problems.
Adam Silver tends to react promptly to public feedback. Sometimes, this is effective. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game turned out to be engaging and competitive, featuring shorter games and a USA vs. World matchup, a refreshing change from previous years of dull, uncompetitive play. However, the 65-game rule for postseason eligibility is more complex. While […]
NBA Board of Governors unanimously agrees to end tanking
NBA Tackles Tanking Issues Ahead of Potential Draft Changes NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced on Wednesday that the league will confront the pressing issue of tanking and that modifications to the draft are anticipated for 2027. Silver shared that the recent NBA Board of Governors’ meetings included significant discussions about the problem of tanking. “There […]
NBA union criticizes tanking as rumors of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential shutdown emerge
Last month’s NBA trade deadline passed without any major moves involving the Milwaukee Bucks’ star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team is currently struggling, sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, a position that puts them out of playoff contention. This disappointing season has included the firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer, raising questions about whether […]
The NBA’s attempts to fix tanking do not address the league’s main issue.
NBA’s Crisis After Super Bowl: A Look at Tanking and Season Length Why does it always seem like the NBA is in a bit of turmoil right after the Super Bowl? Sometimes it’s about load management, other times a player misses the All-Star Game, and this year—it’s tanking. Right now, there’s a significant outcry over […]
NBA intends to take action against tanking in the upcoming season
The NBA Takes Action Against Tanking The NBA is gearing up to address the issue of tanking. According to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Commissioner Adam Silver informed general managers that the league intends to make some adjustments to the matchup rules for the upcoming season. Potential changes could be discussed soon, and may […]
Mark Cuban believes the NBA needs to accept tanking.
Mark Cuban Advocates for Embracing Tanking in the NBA Mark Cuban believes that tanking, or deliberately losing games, can actually benefit the NBA. In a lengthy post on his X page, the Mavericks’ minority owner argued that the league should “embrace” the idea of intentionally losing to improve team performance. “Fans understand that their team […]
Mark Cuban believes the NBA should accept tanking.
Mark Cuban Advocates for Embracing Tanking in NBA Mark Cuban, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, suggests that the NBA should “embrace” tanking, particularly after Commissioner Adam Silver remarked that tanking has become more pronounced lately. Cuban’s comments follow the league’s recent fines against the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers, totaling $500,000 and $100,000 […]
Adam Silver discusses tanking, expansion, and Clippers inquiry
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Addresses League Issues at All-Star Weekend During the All-Star Weekend, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed several pressing topics, including tanking, the draft lottery, potential expansion, and the ongoing investigation regarding the Clippers’ endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard aimed at circumventing salary cap rules. Concerning tanking, Silver, who recently imposed fines of […]
Jazz contained star Jaren Jackson Jr. as NBA tanking becomes evident
The Jazz are facing some skepticism from NBA fans about the reasoning behind the dismissal of their latest star acquisition. Jaren Jackson Jr., who participated in 48 games with the Grizzlies before being traded to Utah this month, is set for surgery to address pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) in his left knee, effectively ending his […]
The 10-team tanking event in the NBA will lead to terrible basketball.
NBA Trade Deadline Insights The NBA trade deadline has reshaped expectations for the rest of the season, especially with the playoffs ahead. It seems like only a handful of teams are truly vying for the championship, while others are acknowledging their chances of winning it all aren’t exactly shining. Some teams are opting to cut […]