Clutch Scoops: New “3-2-1” NBA Draft system, Finals preview, Cavs’ future, early free agency talk, latest intel

May 29, 2026 - 16:30

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The NBA has officially passed new rules and regulations to try and combat tanking regarding the NBA Draft and Lottery. What will happen now with these new rules in place?

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel and NBA reporter Tomer Azarly break down the new NBA Draft ‘3-2-1″ rules and share their thoughts on if the league got it right. Plus, fresh intel on what to expect in June’s NBA Draft and what the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks like.

Plus, Brett and Tomer discuss the upcoming 2026 NBA Finals, as the New York Knicks await the winner of the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, who will play a pivotal Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday. Key intel on the 2026 NBA Draft, Cavaliers, early free agency talk, and much more:

(1:35) Why Knicks are actually the favorites to win 2026 NBA Finals
(3:50) Karl-Anthony Towns the Knicks’ MVP?
(8:09) Biggest Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Finals takeaways
(11:04) Introducing the new “3-2-1” NBA Draft rules
(11:50) Why new “3-2-1” Draft Lottery won’t work
(16:43) Grizzlies biggest losers of new draft rules
(19:31) Latest on Wizards’ decision with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson
(23:13) What will Clippers do at No. 5 overall?
(26:57) Draft intel quick hitters: Brayden Burries, Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg
(34:03) Thunder expected to make draft trade — Possibly move up for Cameron Boozer?
(36:24) What is next for Cavs?
(40:19) Could Cavs enter Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes?
(43:54) Warriors already eyeing two key free agent guards
(47:19) Other early free agent intel