What David Jacoby has said about 2026 NBA draft

2 quotes · 2 episodes · May 13, 2026 – May 29, 2026

David Jacoby, The Ringer podcast host and TV producer, co-host of The Mismatch, has been quoted on 2026 NBA draft 2 times in 2 episodes of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 29, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

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Jacoby says he would avoid drafting Darryn Peterson and prefers AJ Dybantsa or Caleb Wilson.
“AJ or Caleb, I'm staying away from Peterson”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House (May 29, 2026) · Listen from 1:45:17
Jacoby argues that with four equally strong top prospects, the only mistake a GM could make is trading up.
“I think you can only make the wrong move by trading up in this draft”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 1:32:26

Episodes

Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 29, 2026 · 1 h 51 min
Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney react to the Spurs forcing Game 7 against the Thunder, then Simmons, David Jacoby and Joe House discuss NBA lottery reform, Cavs losers and a mailbag.
Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 13, 2026 · 2 h 4 min
Bill Simmons and Kirk Goldsberry break down the Spurs' Game 5 win and Daryl Morey's firing, then join David Jacoby for an NBA mailbag and trade predictions.

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