The real problem the NBA has is a competitive balance problem, and a talent problem.
Contract rules, the ability for players to go to UFA at a young age, etc have led to players having more control to go to their preferred markets, meaning players leave their drafted teams earlier.
And also the league just isn't generating enough young talent and stars.
They can blame tanking but the reality is it's the only option for some markets with how the contract and luxury tax rules work.
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