Additionally, the NBA has decided to start the clock …
The NBA has announced a new rule regarding draft picks. Starting with the 2025 and 2026 drafts, the league will implement a system that affects teams with consecutive lottery wins. This change will impact the order of draft picks for teams that win the lottery multiple times in a row.
- ▪The NBA will start the clock on two-year and three-year streaks for draft picks.
- ▪This rule will look back to the 2025 and 2026 drafts.
- ▪If a team wins the lottery multiple times, their draft pick will be adjusted accordingly.
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