NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is determined to address the tanking issue in the league before the next season starts. The 65-game rule might remain in place. The issue of tanking, where teams intentionally try not to win in order to secure a higher draft pick, was discussed at the league’s board of governors meeting that ended on Wednesday. No specific teams were pointed fingers at, and Silver assured that the league will make effective changes to its draft process. The league’s player participation policy was referenced as an example of how effective fixes can be implemented in the NBA.
[Context: Tanking is a controversial issue in the NBA, and it refers to teams purposely losing games to improve their odds of securing a better draft pick.]
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