Grizzlies Vote No on Anti-Tanking Rules

The NBA just passed sweeping anti-tanking rules—with only the Grizzlies voting no—shrinking the lottery pool to 16 teams and locking down top draft picks to prevent rebuilds through sheer luck. Teams can’t land first overall twice in a row or top-five picks for three straight years. The Grizzlies’ dissent? They traded for a future first-round pick from the Jazz, now potentially devalued under new rules—if the Jazz stumble again, the Grizzlies might not get the pick they paid for. But they still hold their own pick and a protected 2027 Lakers pick, keeping their draft future alive despite the twist. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65623586385c3dd9