Not locking eliminated teams and using a consolation bracket keeps the league competitive the whole season and gives guys something to play for (draft position for next year) throughout the playoffs. This prevents teams from tanking completely and selling off all their best players to the highest bidder at the trade deadline.
Not locking eliminated teams and using a consolation bracket keeps the league competitive the whole season and gives guys something to play for (draft position for next year) throughout the playoffs. This prevents teams from tanking completely and selling off all their best players to the highest bidder at the trade deadline.