"If you were to grandfather in already traded picks, …
The NBA is considering reforms aimed at discouraging tanking and balancing lottery odds. However, these changes may unintentionally benefit teams that have already traded picks, particularly affecting the Memphis franchise. Evan Wasch, the NBA's executive vice president, highlighted the potential imbalance created by grandfathering in these traded picks.
- ▪The NBA is reforming its lottery system to discourage tanking.
- ▪Memphis is notably affected by the unintended consequences of these reforms.
- ▪Evan Wasch explained that grandfathering traded picks could create an imbalance in value for teams.
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