LogFAQs > #921909146

I don't know why you are using the Grizzlies as an example when the Grizzlies were actively trying to win as they wanted their pick to convey to Boston this year. They got lucky in the lotto but they had wanted the pick to go to the Celtics as the restrictions lessen in future years and they want to rebuild so anticipate not being good. In a few years the pick will convey unprotected

The Lakers and Pelicans have mitigating circumstances.

The Wizards are an example of a team who packed it in once they were out of the playoffs. They went from 1 game out of playoffs to like going 2 or 3 wins and 11 losses or something once they fell back.