"The NBA has begun to gather input from its owners and general managers on new ways to combat tanking in the aftermath of the gambling scandal that rocked the league at the start of the season, sources told ESPN. At a board of governors meeting Friday, the league presented several ideas around potential modifications to rules regarding draft pick protections, the draft lottery and other possible approaches, according to multiple sources."
"The league rolled out new policies Friday to combat insider information and performance manipulation in the wake of federal indictments of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones. But the league is also increasing its focus on tanking, due to its tie to the injury reporting rules and how those were exploited by gamblers seeking inside information, according to the government indictments."
The NBA has solicited input from owners and general managers on measures to combat tanking after a season-opening gambling scandal. League officials presented potential modifications to draft pick protections, the draft lottery and other approaches at a board of governors meeting. New policies target insider information and performance manipulation following federal indictments of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones. Tanking concerns are tied to exploited injury reporting rules. Proposed ideas include limiting pick protections to the top four or 14-and-higher, barring a team from drafting in the top four two years in a row, and locking lottery positions after March 1. Proposals aim to deter deliberate late-season roster manipulation while preserving legitimate rebuilding.
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