The NBA Changes Its Rules and Grows

NBA 修改規則並擴大規模

Jun 4, 2026, 21:33
EuropeSports

Introduction

The NBA is changing how it picks new players. It also wants to start new teams in Europe and the USA.

NBA 正在改變選拔新球員的方式，並希望在歐洲和美國成立新球隊。

Main Body

The NBA has a new rule for the player lottery. Some teams lose games on purpose to get better players. Now, the NBA can fine these teams. The league also uses AI to find new stars for 2026.

NBA 對於球員抽籤有了新規定。有些球隊會故意輸球以獲取更好的球員。現在，NBA 可以對這些球隊處以罰款。該聯盟還利用 AI 尋找 2026 年的新星。

In 2027, the NBA will start NBA Europe. It will have 16 teams. Some teams must pay a lot of money to join. The NBA is talking to players about these new teams.

在 2027 年，NBA 將成立 NBA Europe。它將擁有 16 支球隊。部分球隊必須支付高額費用才能加入。NBA 正在與球員討論關於這些新球隊的事宜。

The NBA might add teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. The leaders will decide this by the end of the year. Also, players must play 65 games to win awards.

NBA 可能會在西雅圖和拉斯維加斯增加球隊。領導層將在年底前做出決定。此外，球員必須出賽 65 場才能獲獎。

The NBA is checking the Los Angeles Clippers. The team may have broken money rules. The NBA will give fines if the team is guilty.

NBA 正在調查洛杉磯快艇隊。該球隊可能違反了財務規則。如果該隊被判定有罪，NBA 將處以罰款。

Conclusion

The NBA wants to be bigger and follow stricter rules.

NBA 希望規模更大，並遵循更嚴格的規則。

Vocabulary Learning

The Power of "WILL"

In the text, we see the NBA talking about the future. To talk about things that are 100% certain to happen later, we use will.

Example from text: "The NBA will start NBA Europe."

How to build it: Person/Thing →\rightarrow will →\rightarrow Action

Simple patterns for you:

  • I will play →\rightarrow (Future)
  • It will rain →\rightarrow (Future)
  • We will win →\rightarrow (Future)

Money Words

Notice these three words in the article. They all talk about cash and penalties:

  1. Pay: To give money for a service. →\rightarrow "Teams must pay money."
  2. Fine: Money you pay as a punishment. →\rightarrow "The NBA can fine these teams."
  3. Guilty: When someone actually broke the rule. →\rightarrow "If the team is guilty."

Quick Logic: "Some" vs "All"

  • Some: Not everyone, just a few. (Example: Some teams lose games)
  • All: Everyone. (The opposite of some)

If the text says "Some teams," it means other teams are doing something different!

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
A person who plays a sport.
Example:The player scored a goal.
team (n.)
A group of people who play together.
Example:Our team won the match.
league (n.)
An organized group of teams that play a sport.
Example:The league announced new rules.
rule (n.)
A guideline that must be followed.
Example:The rule says no fouls.
fine (n.)
A sum of money paid as punishment.
Example:The team received a fine.
award (n.)
A prize given for a good performance.
Example:She received an award for scoring.
play (v.)
To participate in a game.
Example:He will play in the next match.
win (v.)
To be victorious in a game.
Example:They will win if they score.
start (v.)
To begin something.
Example:They will start a new season.
join (v.)
To become part of a group.
Example:New teams will join the league.
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