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 fine
• Why the Pacers were also penalized
• What qualifies as “tanking” in today’s NBA
• Whether the league is protecting the lottery system
• If this sends a message to rebuilding franchises
• Should the draft system be changed entirely?

Is tanking just smart rebuilding… or is it hurting the product?