NBA approves draft lottery reform benefiting Thunder and Spurs
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated May 28, 2026
The NBA adopted a '3-2-1' model for its draft lottery on Thursday. This reform aims to enhance the chances of struggling teams to secure higher draft picks. Teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are expected to benefit significantly from this change. The new system is designed to discourage tanking and promote competitive balance in the league.
- •NBA implements a new draft lottery model as of Thursday.
- •Thunder and Spurs likely to gain the most from the reform.
- •The new system aims to prevent teams from tanking.
- •Draft lottery reform encourages competitive balance across the league.
- 11:12 PMCBS NBA — NBA Draft Lottery reform winners and losers: Why new system is set to benefit some of league's best teams
"The NBA passed a '3-2-1' model of draft lottery reform on Thursday, and the Thunder and Spurs might have the most to gain
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