The last month of the NBA regular season is almost upon us. Meaning a handful of teams will now begin jockeying for position at the bottom of the standings in the hopes of securing a coveted high lottery pick.
This year adds an extra layer of intrigue with multiple teams having to forfeit their first-round pick if it does not land high enough in the draft lottery. While the NBA has introduced lottery reform in recent years, there are a few franchises that may still resort to some chicanery in order to boost their draft position.