Apr 8, 2026
Draymond Green Rips NBA Tanking After Warriors Win
After Golden State’s 110-105 win over Sacramento, Draymond Green slammed late-game tactics that smell like tanking, pointing to the Kings’ intentional foul on Seth Curry with 3:15 left. Green said, "I saw a team tonight foul Seth Curry with three minutes to go in a game for no reason," called the play-in "ain't working," and urged the league to fine teams and owners more aggressively, noting only two tanking fines so far. Merlin sees the league squirming. The NBA has already pitched fixes from changing lottery odds to using two-season records and even a win floor. Green wants governors hit in the wallet. Magic talk will become boardroom moves; meaningful change needs both votes and willingness to bite the hand that writes the checks.
🧙♂️ Merlin’s Prediction
Odds the NBA alters draft-lottery mechanics or penalties this offseason: 75%.
