The NBA's recent proposal for a revised "3-2-1" draft lottery format, presented to general managers in late April 2026 and slated for a Board of Governors vote by month's end, has centered trader attention on potential rule changes starting with the 2027 draft. The plan expands the lottery field to 16 teams, flattens odds for the top pick across more squads, and introduces a relegation penalty that reduces balls for the three worst records while capping their downside at No. 12 overall. Commissioner Adam Silver has publicly noted the league's authority to adjust odds or order in response to tanking behavior, building on prior 2019 reforms that already aimed to deter poor performance. With the measure still requiring formal approval amid ongoing discussions over competitive balance and playoff implications, current pricing reflects a near-even split between passage and the status quo.