NBA considered copying Premier League format to punish bad teams and prevent 'tanking'
Adam Silver wants to discourage teams from tanking. The NBA commissioner has made changes to the draft lottery system to try and combat tankers. He also suggested a potential relegation system similar to that of European football. However, he believes it would be difficult to implement and would destabilise the NBA's business model. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has been in his role since 2014. It's something he was saying to Phoenix that they should keep an eye on. They understand they are selling competition to their fans. The league office has put teams on notice as they attempt to monitor potential tankings ahead of the 2023 draft.
