NBA mulling 'every possible remedy' as 'tanking' worsensINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 14: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a press conference during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. LOS ANGELES, United States — NBA teams are increasingly losing games on purpose to improve their draft prospects and basketball must consider every possible remedy to stamp out deliberate "tanking," the league's chief said Saturday (Sunday, Manila time). The NBA Draft system means the teams that finish lowest in the standings have the best chances of landing the top prospects. - NBA Europe in 2027-28 -Speaking on a wide range of topics ahead of Sunday's All-Star Game, Silver also said talks will take place next month on expanding the NBA with new franchises.

Source: Philippine Star February 15, 2026 03:46 UTC