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Las Vegas says Maxx Crosby was always going to be shut down due to a knee injury and possible season-ending surgery. Crosby says he doesn’t care about draft picks, wanted to play anyway, left the facility angry, and made his stance clear publicly. Whether intentional or not, it raises the bigger question: is tanking becoming acceptable—and incentivized—across pro sports?

From the NFL to the NBA, teams have been accused of losing on purpose, including the infamous Indianapolis Colts pursuit of Andrew Luck. With legalized gambling, tanking doesn’t just damage competitive integrity—it opens the door to exploitation and betting manipulation.

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their AFC West hopes disappear against the Houston Texans. Lethargic early, undisciplined late, missed kicks, costly penalties, and a team that didn’t wake up until the fourth quarter. Houston had multiple chances to close it out earlier—but the Chargers ultimately self-destructed when it mattered most.

And in Los Angeles, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are under the microscope after JJ Redick said the team doesn’t care enough, promised a harsh practice, and admitted he’s not doing another 53 games like this. The numbers are uncomfortable: 11-5 without LeBron, 8-5 with him. Without LeBron, the offense has pace and direction. With him, it often looks like four players standing around waiting for permission—while stars argue for fouls instead of getting back on defense.

Houston may be playing well, but they’re also the same team that lost to New Orleans earlier this season. So what’s real—and what’s being excused?

This show breaks down tanking, accountability, and whether some teams are quietly choosing losing over competing.

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