It started as a jaw-dropping one-liner from Tom Haberstroh: the NBA’s bottom 10 teams had collectively strung together a 40-game losing streak. Within a day, Marc Stein updated the number, …
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Rick Carlisle Calls NBA Fine “Shocking” And “Unbelievable,” Cites Aaron Nesmith Injury Handling
by Len Werleby Len WerleIndiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has publicly detailed his frustration with the NBA’s recent $100,000 fine of the franchise, saying he was “shocked” by how the league handled its review …
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A new anti-tanking concept is gaining traction in NBA circles: freezing draft lottery odds at a predetermined point in the season so that results after that date no longer change …
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By Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn, the tank wasn’t subtle anymore. It was procedural. The Nets beat the Wizards 127–113, but the score almost undersold how lopsided the day felt. Brooklyn …
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The NBA is taking another swing at one of its oldest problems: how to keep the bottom of the standings from turning into a months-long race to lose. According to …
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Victor Wembanyama Considers Tanking A ‘Weird Strategy’
by Len Werleby Len WerleVictor Wembanyama Considers Tanking A ‘Weird Strategy’ French unicorn Victor Wembanyama is going to be a member of 2023’s NBA draft class, and people talk about him as a …
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The NBA Is Letting OKC Blatantly Tank And The Game Scores Are Getting Ridiculous
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA Is Letting OKC Blatantly Tank And The Game Scores Are Getting Ridiculous An excerpt from some of OKC’s most recent defeats: 126-96 vs Denver 119-97 vs Knicks …
