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Expansion Won’t Fix Tanking, but Stephen A. Smith Thinks It Can Help

Smith said NBA expansion wouldn’t worsen tanking because “it could have gotten much worse” already. Instead, he argued two new teams would create more spots for players who actually “want to play,” especially in cities like Seattle and Las Vegas. His bigger point: business culture has dulled some players’ passion, and expansion could help restore the league’s competitive edge.