NBA set for major rule change to crack down on teams losing on purpose for better draft picks

The NBA is weighing a major overhaul of its draft lottery system aimed at curbing tanking and boosting late-season competitiveness. The proposed “3-2-1” format would expand the lottery pool and redistribute odds to reward mid-tier non-playoff teams over the worst performers. If approved, it could reshape how franchises approach losing, rebuilding, and long-term roster planning across the league.