Open Court: Warriors' Bob Myers on the current draft model for GMs in the league, "I don't know that the model that is currently in place and the way we have to be around our own team now is the best, ...I'd like to find a better way than what exists now

Stan Van Gundy We have to remove any incentive to losing I'd get rid of the draft If you want to go give Cooper Flagg 45Myear coming out of college do it he's a free agent The other thing let's take out the individual max You'd take those top 30 players and spread them around the league

Charania NBA stakeholders are aware there is no perfect solution to tanking but the three anti-tanking proposals are attempting to mitigate it as much as possible Owners will speak with their respective GMs and executives weighing potential ramifications and unintended consequences

Stan Van Gundy Id get rid of the draft No draft You still have the salary cap if you want to go give Cooper Flagg 45 million a year coming out of college do it hes a free agent Everybody coming out is a free agent With no draft theres no incentive to lose theres none at all

Haynes At least one of Sam Presti Tim Connelly or Brad Stevens would listen regarding the Dallas Mavericks open General Manager position

Austin Ainge in June 2025 on manipulating draft lottery odds You won't see that this year

Haynes At least one of Sam Presti Tim Connelly or Brad Stevens is expected to be open to discussions regarding the Dallas Mavericks open General Manager position