2026 NBA Mock Draft if Adam Silver's new proposed lottery rules applied
The NBA is considering new draft lottery rules to curb tanking, with a proposed '3-2-1' framework that expands the lottery to 16 teams and flattens odds for non-playoff teams. A simulated 2026 NBA Mock Draft using these rules has the Memphis Grizzlies picking AJ Dybantsa and the Charlotte Hornets picking Darryn Peterson.
The NBA is proposing new draft lottery rules to curb tanking, with a '3-2-1' framework that expands the lottery to 16 teams. The top three teams with the worst records will receive two lottery balls, while teams 4-10 will receive three. The Memphis Grizzlies would pick AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in a simulated 2026 NBA Mock Draft using these rules. The Charlotte Hornets would pick Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick after losing the 8-9 Play-in matchup. The new rules aim to disincentivize tanking by giving teams with slightly better records more lottery balls. The proposal is expected to be voted on by the NBA's Board of Governors in late May.
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