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Incentives 'misaligned' when it comes to tanking

February 16, 2026 01:28 PM
Mike Florio discusses the issue of tanking present in both the NBA and NFL, breaking down NBA commissioner Adam Silver's recent comments on the trend and its implications for both leagues.

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