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NBA Votes 29-1 to Overhaul Draft Lottery, Expand to 16 Teams

The NBA Board of Governors approved sweeping anti-tanking changes to the draft lottery system, expanding from 14 to 16 teams under a new '3-2-1' format starting in 2027.

May 31, 2026 2 min read

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