"The most ping pong balls a team could receive is three. The bottom-three teams in the 'relegation zone' receive two each, while teams finishing fourth through 10th at the bottom receive three each."
"Teams cannot win the lottery two straight years, and they cannot finish in the top-5 of the lottery in three straight years. This aims to promote competitive balance and discourage intentional losing."
"The new proposal would be put into effect for the 2027 NBA Draft and end in 2029, coinciding with the expiration of the current CBA."
The NBA has introduced multiple anti-tanking proposals, including a significant one that expands the lottery from 14 to 18 teams. The latest proposal, the '3-2-1 lottery', allocates ping pong balls based on team standings, with specific rules for teams in the bottom rankings. This proposal aims to be implemented for the 2027 NBA Draft and will be voted on in May. The Miami Heat's draft prospects are affected, as they could enter the lottery if they do not secure a top-7 seed by the playoffs.
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