The above proposed rules remain exactly as they were …
The proposed rules for the NBA lottery remain unchanged from their initial presentation. All 16 picks will be drawn, with the three teams having the worst records guaranteed to pick no lower than 12th. Additionally, Adam Silver will have increased authority to address tanking by modifying lottery odds and team selections.
- ▪All 16 picks would be drawn in the lottery.
- ▪The three teams with the worst records can pick no lower than 12th.
- ▪Teams that trade picks are not allowed to protect slots 12, 13, 14, or 15.
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