EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 1H 1M
Is Tanking Actually The NBA's Biggest Problem?
from Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast · host HardwoodKnocks: An NBA Podcast
Dan and Grant are back for another round of "We're Just Asking Questions." Next question up: Is tanking actually the NBA's biggest problem, and what can be done to continue fixing it? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Why do NBA fans care about tanking so much?11:07 - Limit protections on traded picks18:25 - Limit number of top-four picks per team20:37 - Lock in the NBA lottery odds by March21:47 - Wins count toward lottery odds after the trade deadline 32:35 - Flat lottery odds for 18 teams40:46 - Abolish the draft47:23 - Conduct the lottery for all 14 picks50:06 - Other potential solutionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]
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