NBA executive Evan Wasch helped steer the league's committee that brought about the "3-2-1 lottery" system that begins in 2027. Jeff Zillgitt Watch the full 2026 NBA Draft Lottery drawing from Chicago ...

In the beginning, tails failed. And no, it wasn't even called the "draft lottery" in those days, since it wasn't a lottery. Pistons owner Fred Zollner even provided the coin, a $20 gold piece from ...

Thunder decision-maker Sam Presti talked on the draft lottery changes.

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA governors were essentially forced into this change. Because of the rampant tanking by several teams eyeing the upcoming fruitful draft, an adjustment to the ...