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The NBA just dropped a seismic shift on the draft lottery with its new “3-2-1 Lottery” — and it’s here to punish tankers, reward playoff hustle, and turn the regular season into a high-stakes chess match. Gone are the days when bad teams could coast to top picks: now, the three worst records lose a lottery ball and can’t fall below 12th overall. Even play-in losers get a shot — but with fewer balls than before. Odds are flattened across the board, and new caps prevent any team from snagging the No. 1 pick twice in a row or landing in the top five for three straight drafts. This isn’t just tinkering — it’s a full-on reset designed to make every game count and force teams to compete all season long.

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