Extreme tanking measures deliver results, and Zach Kleiman dodges questions at exit interviews
The Grizzlies odds at landing a top four pick in the 2026 NBA Draft jumped based on their extreme tanking measures at the end of the season, especially in the blowout loss to the Jazz. At exit interviews, Zach Kleiman dodged questions about this strategy, as the NBA essentially doesn't allow teams to acknowledge the issue. However, this commitment to losing, combined with certain play-in outcomes, could see the Grizzlies continue to increase their percentages at moving up on lottery night. This episode discusses these recent "good" outcomes for Memphis' lottery chances, the final games of the regular season, plus...
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