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How New NBA Anti-Tanking Rules Could Reshape 2026-27 Season
Original: Predicting how new NBA lottery, anti-tanking rules will impact 2026-27 season
ESPN breaks down how the NBA's revised lottery and anti-tanking rules are expected to influence team behavior in the 2026-27 season. The league has tightened its lottery format and added incentives to discourage losing on purpose, and analysts are now projecting which franchises stand to gain or lose the most, with predictions already circulating among fans and commentators.
Why now: The NBA's rule changes are new and analysts are publishing early predictions about their competitive impact.
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