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NBA Tanking Scandal? Jazz & Pacers Fined for “Tanking”
18th February 2026 • Shooting Lights Out • Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins
00:00:00 00:15:12

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The NBA has officially stepped in.

The league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for actions deemed detrimental to competitive integrity — raising major questions about tanking in today’s NBA.

The Playmaker and Cool McCain break down:

  • Why the Jazz were hit with a massive $500K fine
  • Why the Pacers were also penalized
  • What qualifies as “tanking” in today’s NBA
  • Whether the league is protecting the lottery system
  • If this sends a message to rebuilding franchises
  • Should the draft system be changed entirely?

Is tanking just smart rebuilding… or is it hurting the product?

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