NBA Commissioner Adam Silver admitted that the incentives for teams are misaligned when it comes to winning games versus securing top draft picks. He argued that the only way to ensure full game integrity is to revolutionize how draft order is determined.
The tanking issue, more prevalent in the NBA, also affects the NFL. Silver noted it's not about players trying to lose, but teams strategically resting key players to secure better draft position, as the Raiders did with Crosby and Bowers before the 2025 draft.