Amid an "epidemic" of teams deliberately losing to prioritize long-term rebuilds, the NBA commissioner decided to attack the problem at its root, starting with a clear warning to team owners. The NBA has tolerated lengthy rebuilds for years; however, what's happening now has pushed Silver to the limit of his patience, and he decided to draw the line in the sand. "You could assume for next season your only incentive will be to win games," Wasch warned, according to sources close to the meeting, in statements to The Athletic.
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Published at: 2026-02-21 23:25:35
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