Is Tanking Actually The NBA's Biggest Problem?

Is Tanking Actually The NBA's Biggest Problem?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast
Jan 6, 20261:01:00
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Episode Notes

Dan and Grant are back for another round of "We're Just Asking Questions." Next question up: Is tanking actually the NBA's biggest problem, and what can be done to continue fixing it? TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Why do NBA fans care about tanking so much?
11:07 - Limit protections on traded picks
18:25 - Limit number of top-four picks per team
20:37 - Lock in the NBA lottery odds by March
21:47  - Wins count toward lottery odds after the trade deadline 
32:35 - Flat lottery odds for 18 teams
40:46 - Abolish the draft
47:23 - Conduct the lottery for all 14 picks
50:06 - Other potential solutions

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