1 - not really, i think just like in real life teams will do whats best at the end of the season if the results dont matter. Sitting stars, shutting down injured players, trading good players for expiring contracts, etc; all those can make a difference. Schedules in BB just like in real life have some luck in the draw.
2 - even if you had lots of great info on the players you still arent assured that one top potential player is better then another. Seems to be random enough that it's not worth tanking for a draft pick.
3 - i know she's trying to sell a player or two while the market is high. While it's unlikely she can win a first round game she might as well tie and get players in GS/training to give it a go. Nothing to lose really, maybe get lucky and pick myself/Bulls trying to get by with a PON.
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