What Rob Mahoney has said about NBA draft lottery reform
2 quotes · 1 episode · May 29, 2026
Rob Mahoney, The Ringer NBA writer and co-host of The Ringer NBA Show, has been quoted on NBA draft lottery reform 2 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 29, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Mahoney argues the immediate implementation of lottery reform unfairly hurts the Grizzlies, who hold the Jazz's pick.
“The Grizzlies in particular, they get such a raw deal because of the trade that they made with the Jazz”
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 33:00
Mahoney predicts the reform will reduce trade activity because mid-level teams will value their picks more.
“And I just think we're going to see fewer traits as a result of this”
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 35:40
Episodes
Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe HouseThe 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.
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