What this NBA trade deadline revealed: Teams are finding new ways to tank
Brian WindhorstFeb 9, 2026, 07:05 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Multiple Authors THE NUMBERS IN the cylinder were 3, 5 and 2. All low. The teams with the worst records and, therefore, highest odds in the annual NBA draft lottery, typically get…
