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NBA’s bizarre ‘tanking’ problem has spewed theories but no solutions

The logical situation of losing to get a better pick has led to big fines but June’s superstar draft has created a ‘perfect storm’

The Guardian - UK

NBA Cancels Hawks’ Magic City Promotional Night After Player Criticism

In a statement, Adam Silver cited “significant concerns” from league stakeholders.

Sports Illustrated

NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks’ theme night with strip club Magic City after backlash

Commissioner Adam Silver said that the Hawks’ planned promotion with Magic City was met with “significant concerns” from league stakeholders

The Guardian - US

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'Dozy Don'? Trump Caught With His Eyes Closed for 20 Seconds During White House Roundtable

Donald Trump's White House sports roundtable was meant to showcase his push to reshape college athletics, but attention quickly shifted to footage showing the president with his eyes closed as Mike Johnson spoke.

International Business Times UK

As NBA Looks to Solve Tanking, League’s Worst Teams Post Remarkable Losing Streak

The NBA wants to eliminate tanking, and it’s pretty obvious why. The bottom 10 NBA teams are currently on a collective 40-game losing streak.

Sports Illustrated

Everybody Wants to Save College Sports. But From What, Exactly?

As administrators sound alarms about structural collapse, the bigger question lingers: Is this a broken system or simply an irrational one by design?

Sports Illustrated

Mics Caught LeBron James’s Powerful Postgame Message to Zion Williamson

James likely knows better than anyone how to deal with comments from Stephen A. Smith.

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NBA star's partnership with a prediction market raises new questions for a troubled sports betting landscape

The NBA star announced he would become a shareholder in the largest U.S> prediction market.

Fortune

Report: NBA Targeting Eight Major Cities for New European League

Adam Silver’s biggest project to date, NBA Europe, is beginning to take shape.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Tank Tracker: Where Each Draft Lottery Team Stands in Race to the Bottom

A look at the bottom of the NBA standings, draft lottery odds and remaining strength of schedules.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Legend Rips Team After Ugly Loss, Season Sweep Against Celtics

The NBA’s most storied rivalry is looking a little one-sided this year.

Sports Illustrated

Pat Riley Ended Speech at Lakers Statue Unveiling With Perfect Anti-Celtics Quip

Old habits die hard.

Sports Illustrated

Tyrese Haliburton Has Shingles, Pacers Coach Reveals

The Indiana guard is also rehabbing from a torn Achilles.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Significantly Hiking Season Ticket Prices for 2026–27 After Franchise’s Sale Last Summer

One season ticket holder told ESPN that his tickets are increasing over 45% in price for next year.

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Adam Silver Delivered Stern Anti-Tanking Message to NBA GMs As League Seeks Reform

Silver reportedly channeled his inner David Stern in delivering a message to team executives as the league looks to curb tanking.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Doesn't Budge on Salary in Latest CBA Proposal, Here’s Why That’s Significant

The WNBA’s latest CBA proposal includes a concession on housing, but not on revenue sharing.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the NBA’s Seven Potential Anti-Tanking Rule Changes From Least to Most Drastic

The league’s competition committee has seven proposals on the table to fight the tanking problem. Will they work?

Sports Illustrated

The NBA General Managers’ Meeting on Tanking Was ‘Throwing S--- Against the Wall’

In an “idea gathering” call with every team, the league’s proposals on how to curb intentional losing don’t have any real force behind them at this stage.

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NBA Anti-Tanking Rule Changes Are Coming Next Season. Here Are the Seven Proposals.

Adam Silver and the NBA appear to see fixing the tanking issue as a priority this offseason.

Sports Illustrated

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Rips NBA’s Tanking Crisis: ‘Much Worse Than Any Prop Bet Scandal’

Suns owner Mat Ishbia called tanking an issue ‘worse than any prop bet scandal’ in an explosive post on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Will Replace MLB ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ With Full Slate of Women’s Sports

The shift of coverage will begin in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

WNBPA Counters League’s Latest CBA Proposal With Key Compromises Amid Labor Dispute

Less than two months from the scheduled WNBA draft, the league and players remain apart on a new CBA.

Sports Illustrated

Here’s the Biggest Takeaway From the NBA All-Star Game Rating

The NBA All-Star Game benefitted from a big move.

Sports Illustrated

What I Heard at NBA All-Star Weekend: Ideas to Stop Tanking, LeBron James Retirement Plans

Also, more on Jayson Tatum’s plans to return from injury and players reacting to Chris Paul’s abrupt retirement.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Cuban Makes Passionate Argument for Why NBA Should 'Embrace' Tanking

'The NBA should worry more about fan experience than tanking,' Cuban wrote on X on Tuesday.

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