Are Teams Cheating Fans The Tanking Debate Explodes!
Podcast: Evan & TikiPublished On: Fri Mar 13 2026
Description: A heated debate about NBA tanking after a Nets game sparks frustration over teams that appear to be prioritizing draft position over winning. Evan argues that when franchises manipulate lineups or sit players in obvious tanking situations, fans who paid to watch a real competition are the ones being cheated. Tiki pushes back, saying teams are simply operating within the system the league created and doing what gives them the best long-term chance to win. The discussion expands into the broader tanking problem across the NBA, why regular season games can feel meaningless, and how league policies may be encouraging the very behavior that frustrates fans.
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