Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

NBA Launches Flat-Odds Draft Lottery, Bars Back-to-Back Picks

5/14/2026

36 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced a draft-lottery revamp that adds flat odds and a 3-2-1 lottery with relegation for 16 teams.
The league can confiscate lottery balls and will bar any team from a top pick in consecutive seasons.
The league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and will present the plan to owners at the end of May with a three-year flat-odd system ending after the 2029 season.

1 of 1

Story summary

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced a draft-lottery revamp that adds flat odds and a 3-2-1 lottery with relegation for 16 teams.
The league can confiscate lottery balls and will bar any team from a top pick in consecutive seasons.
The league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and will present the plan to owners at the end of May with a three-year flat-odd system ending after the 2029 season.