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Adam Silver Granted Sweeping New Powers to Punish NBA Teams That Tank

NBA's Board of Governors passed sweeping anti-tanking measures on Wednesday, per Shams Charania. Silver can now fine franchises up to $10 million, take draft picks away, have teams forfeit picks, change picks and alter lottery odds. The powers also accompany a new 16-team lottery with a relegation zone penalizing the bottom three teams, starting in 2027.

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Memphis Grizzlies Were The Only Team Against NBA's New Anti-Tanking Rules

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Memphis Grizzlies Were The Only Team Against NBA's New Anti-Tanking Rules

Memphis was the only team to vote against the NBA’s new anti-tanking lottery reform, which passed 29-1. The newly voted rules expand the draft lottery from 14 to 16 teams and create a relegation zone for the bottom three records, giving them flattened odds and lesser chances at the No. 1 pick to discourage late-season losing.

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NBA Expands Draft Lottery, Adds Penalties for Bottom Three Teams

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NBA Expands Draft Lottery, Adds Penalties for Bottom Three Teams

The NBA Board of Governors passed new anti-tanking rules, expanding the draft lottery from 14 to 16 teams. ESPN reported the changes also create a relegation zone, where the bottom three teams face flattened odds and lower chances at the No. 1 pick, aiming to reduce late-season losing incentives across the league starting with future drafts.

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Connecticut Sun Activate Leila Lacan for Season Debut, Waive Hailey Van Lith

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Connecticut Sun Activate Leila Lacan for Season Debut, Waive Hailey Van Lith

Connecticut are activating Lacan for her season debut Saturday and waiving Van Lith in a related move, per Philippou. Lacan returns from France having won the La Boulangere Wonderligue championship and Finals MVP with Basket Landes. The second-year guard averaged 10.4 points and 3.7 assists in 25 games last season, leading all WNBA rookies in steals at 2.2 per game.

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Chris Paul Defends Victor Wembanyama After Game 5 Struggles

Paul defended Wembanyama after his Game 5 struggles where he shot 4-of-15 in OKC's blowout win. He said, "It's your first run. It's a lot of emotions that go into this... You're not going to play your best every single game... I'm not worried about him being tired or anything. It just might've been a tough game."

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A’ja Wilson Questions Why Her Future Family Plans Became Public Debate

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A’ja Wilson Questions Why Her Future Family Plans Became Public Debate

Wilson said speculation about her body and relationship with Bam Adebayo has gotten “weird,” asking, “Why my uterus?” after fake sonograms and marriage rumors spread online. She said dating an NBA player brings attention, but called it “really strange” that people feel comfortable discussing other people’s bodies, futures and family plans so openly online.

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