For some teams, tanking is virtually a risk-free proposition at this point. If you're a team like the Bucks or Magic, things have gotten so bad that there's really no turning around at this point. But for teams like the Pelicans, this is a risky venture. They have to finish among the five worst teams in the league for this strategy to work. An eight-game losing streak helps, but given the tanking competition this season, there are still seven teams with worse records right now.
Here's our weekly look at where the 10 worst teams in the NBA with a shot at the lottery stand in their quest for the No. 1 pick in the draft.