I agree that it appears that there is no specific rule against it. However, in the Rules of Conduct there is the following sentence. “in the interests of keeping the game fun and fair for all users”
While a claim could be made I suppose that this is a valid “tactic”. I don’t believe that it promotes the game being “fun” for others in the league, and in no way can one claim it promotes fair play. His team did make the playoffs last year with no players on it! Which cost another person a chance at promoting.
While not an issue this year, what would happen in the NBA if the Miami Heat decided to not put players on the court and forfeit games to get a better draft pick, while still getting TV revenue on the backs of other teams? Think Stern would allow it?