The battle for the 3rd most balls in the lottery drum -
The difference of getting the third pick and the 7th pick is substantial -

All of the GM's of these teams have let their coaches know that they do not want to win their remaining games. But many of the players (Antawn Jamison, etc..) are playing for the contract they might get next year

Current Standings
Toronto 22 43
New Jersey 22 43
Cleveland 21 43
Sacramento 21 44
New Orleans 21 44