Shorter NBA seasons could tame tanking and revive the product
The article argues that tanking is a symptom of the NBA’s 82‑game grind, and while proposed anti‑tanking fixes raise concerns about side effects, the real cure may be shortening the schedule to around 60–65 games to make every game more meaningful and reduce incentives to lose. It cautions that some rule changes could backfire or punish teams that rebuilt, notes the 2026 draft class heightens the tanking temptation, and advocates for reasonable measures focused on lengthening the competitive window rather than sweeping overhaul.
