NBA overhauls the Draft: new anti-tanking lottery system coming in 2027 | Dunkest
NBA Draft revolution
The NBA’s new “3-2-1” system
The three worst teams will receive only 2 lottery balls eachTeams with the 4th through 10th worst records will receive 3 lottery ballsPlay-In teams finishing 9th and 10th will receive 2 lottery balls eachTeams eliminated from the 7-vs-8 Play-In matchup will receive 1 ball
Stronger anti-tanking measures and harsher penalties
Reduced lottery oddsDirect adjustments to draft positioningSignificant financial penalties for franchises
No more repeated lottery advantages
No team can receive the No. 1 overall pick in consecutive draftsTeams will also be barred from landing a Top-5 pick in three straight yearsNew restrictions will apply to protected draft picks (from No. 12 through No. 15)
A temporary measure
Adam Silver
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