NBA Tanking Scandal? Jazz & Pacers Fined for “Tanking”

The NBA has officially stepped in.The league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for actions deemed detrimental to competitive integrity — raising major questions about tanking in today’s NBA.The Playmaker and Cool McCain break down:Why the Jazz were hit with a massive $500K fineWhy the Pacers were also penalizedWhat qualifies as “tanking” in today’s NBAWhether the league is protecting the lottery systemIf this sends a message to rebuilding franchisesShould the draft system be changed entirely?Is tanking just smart rebuilding… or is it hurting the product?

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