TNT Crew discuss the official reasoning to not have the draft televised: "It was the absence of consensus by prospective players likely to be affected that led to the decision not to support televising the draft."

Kevin O'Connor Potential changes to the NBA Draft that have generated interest at the ownership level include limiting protections after the top 4 amp freezing the lottery standings on an early date mid-year Nothing is set in stone but changes to limit tanking is a key discussion point

Smith A handful of NBA teams are pushing for changes to the expansion draft rules that would allow them to protect more than 8 players on their roster While other teams are advocating for rule changes that would make it possible for a team to lose up to two players in a draft instead of just one

Charania NBA stakeholders are aware there is no perfect solution to tanking but the three anti-tanking proposals are attempting to mitigate it as much as possible Owners will speak with their respective GMs and executives weighing potential ramifications and unintended consequences

Adam Silver Its not what the fans want although my caveat is and teams are in a difficult place because many of you have written the worst place to be is a middle of the road team and either be great or be bad because that will help you with the draft

Austin Ainge in June 2025 on manipulating draft lottery odds You won't see that this year

NBA journalist Brian Windhorst claims he wont be talking about tanking anymore because he doesn't want to ruin any relationships