04/04/2026
The Grizzlies Are Being Paid Millions to Lose Their Final Games
It sounds insane, but the Memphis Grizzlies' front office is staring down a brutal reality: every single win from here on out could cost them millions in future talent. They're stuck in the NBA's worst possible spot—not quite bad enough. Dropping just a couple more spots in the standings would skyrocket their odds at a franchise-changing draft pick. The schedule sets up perfectly for them to tank, but one accidental win could ruin everything. What they decide to do next will either be a masterclass in strategy or a catastrophic misstep...